Lip care help!

[mrsguz]

I have dry patches at the corners of my mouth. They don't hurt or feel chapped, but look bad. Any suggestions? My lips aren't dry or anything, but I've had these dry patches for a few months now.

Sorry for the weird picture...

[aak0517]

Have you tried coconut oil? It's my cure all. Lol

[rondonalddo]

Could be your toothpaste irritating your skin. My husband had that problem. Try switching brands?

[kris356]

Feb 10, 2016 12:51:03 GMT -5 rondonalddo said:

Could be your toothpaste irritating your skin. My husband had that problem. Try switching brands?

I was going to suggest the same thing.

Also, it can be a sign of a vitamin deficiency, I don't remember which ones though.

You can use a little hydrocortisone cream too.

[whitemerlot]

Google angular cheilitis. I got it when I was pregnant and it flares up now and then for me. My dentist diagnosed it and prescribed an anti fungal ointment. I have also used bacitracin or clotrimazole for it.

Obviously not a diagnosis, just a thought.

[Deleted]

DS gets this every spring and sometimes in fall. It is seasonal allergies and hydrocortisone and claritin help.