2006-09-26 21:17:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Cracked lips as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
Dry lips
Cold weather
Wind exposure
Licking your lips too often
Lipstick allergic reaction
Sore on lip
You may also have a deficiency is vitamin B2.
What is vitamin B2
Vitamin B2 (otherwise called 'Riboflavin') was first observed in 1879 as a green pigment found in milk. It is not stored in the human body for any period of time and it is therefore important to include a regular dietary source of this vitamin.
Essential for converting carbohydrate into energy
Essential for normal tissue respiration
Necessary for healthy mucous membranes
Signs of deficiency
Cracks in skin at corner of mouth
Soreness of lips, mouth and tongue
Scaling of skin around nose, mouth, scrotum, forehead, ears and scalp
Heightened sensitivity to light
Conjunctivitis and watering of eyes
Anaemia
2006-09-26 21:24:15 · answer #1 · answered by Chocolate Strawberries. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin B2 or riboflavin deficiency causes cheilosis or cracking of the skin at the corners of the mouth. Lips skin defects may indicate a number of deficiencies. I recommend a high potency multivitamin, a B50 complex, and an essential fatty acid supplement daily. After your lips improve you can stop the B50 pill.
Good luck!
2006-09-27 05:40:42 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think vitamin B12 deficiency causes this. Anyway you can eat multivitamin tablets which can cure this deficiency and for now u can use a lip ointment which comes in shape of lip stick which is available at all major medicinal stores and supermarkets. Dont worry it is common and can be reduced within 2 days!
Count Dracula
2006-09-27 04:25:13 · answer #3 · answered by The False Prophet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! There is a vitamin deficiency. you are lacking with vitamin A. you can get it from green leafy vegetables
2006-09-27 04:24:53 · answer #4 · answered by ROHAN C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there !
Avoid hot spicy food...
Avoid cold weather
Apply either oil / lubricants of your choice before taking bath.
Treat any sharp front teeth
Take in multi vitamins ne per day.
Also,
Treat for worm infestation...even if no symptoms..
Continue for 2 weeks and result is aasured..
Best wishes..
2006-09-30 09:18:05 · answer #5 · answered by suresh k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a multi vitamin and vitamin C. Should clear up in a day or so.
2006-09-27 05:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by mobileminiatures 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be due to weather changes or VItamin B12 deficiency
take RIboflavin tablets
2006-09-27 06:48:45 · answer #7 · answered by aroun p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its is vit B deficiency. take vitamin B supplements.
2006-09-27 05:50:12 · answer #8 · answered by Viji 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it may be a sign that you are dehydrated. You need to drink more fluids and get some chap stick in the mean time. Or it could be from sunburn/windburn or the weather. Chapstick it!
2006-09-27 04:20:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In home remedies use top layer of milk (boiled and cooled milk to room temperature) and apply at the affected areas before night sleep and at times when free at home.
2006-10-01 00:36:39 · answer #10 · answered by srinivas d 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋