What causes chapped and peeling lips?
Disease description:
My aunt has chapped and peeling lips, making it impossible to wear lipstick. What causes dry, cracked, and peeling lips?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Chao
Chapped and peeling lips are usually caused by various factors. Below are several possible reasons:
1. Poor diet: Consuming spicy and irritating foods over a long period may disrupt the body's regulatory functions, damaging the underlying tissue cells of the lips and leading to dryness, cracking, and peeling.
2. Inadequate hydration: Water is essential for maintaining skin moisture. If not replenished in time, insufficient water in the body and lips can result in chapped lips.
3. Vitamin deficiency: Nutrients such as vitamins A, B, C, and E are crucial for maintaining healthy skin. Deficiencies in these vitamins may lead to dry, flaky, and cracked skin.
4. Unhealthy habits: The habit of frequently licking the lips can damage the protective barrier of the lips, making them more prone to dryness, roughness, and cracking.
5. Environmental factors: Lips tend to become dry in dry weather. Additionally, arid environments may accelerate the evaporation of body moisture, worsening lip dryness.
It is recommended to seek medical advice promptly.
