Why does my lip keep splitting?

Question

For the past couple of weeks my bottom lip has been splitting right down the middle. I dont know why because my lips arent chapped. When it does split it burns like crazy, and when i put chap stick on it, it doesnt do anything. My lip will be perfectly fine and then i smile or say something and it splits. What do i need to do to make this stop? It is getting annoying along with painful and i dont want it to get infected or look like i have a big sore on my lip. Whats the deal?

Answer 1

i've definately had the same problem before. you're lips may not seem chapped, but they are definately dried and maybe even cold (if you live in cold weather). chapstick rarely works, neutrgina lip ointments are nice (the kinds in the tube!), and vaseline workds nicely as well. however, its nothing to super worry about, you probably wont get infected. also, be sure to drink more water, it should help on top of the ointments :)

Answer 2

Ugh...I know how you feel!! I had this when I was a kid and still get it occassionally.
It just rips open when you smile or yawn or even just eating. And it hurts like someone sliced it with a knife and moisturising it doesnt do a thing.
My doctor said it was a vitamin B deficiency and since taking a vitamin B suppliment, it hasnt happened.
Unless it looks infected (in which case it may be a cold sore) my guess would be that it is a vitamin B deficiency. So get a good suppliment like Berroca, and after a month or two (takes awhile for your body to restore vitamin levels) its shouldnt happen as much or at all.
Best of luck and check out these sites.

www.vitamins-supplements.org/riboflavin-deficiency.php
www.annique-uk.com/.../category_id,15/flypage,shop.flypage/product_id,92/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,26/
www.absolutewoman.co.za/anniqueproductsmicronutrients.html
www.vitagenesis.com/content.asp?page_id=14

Answer 3

Fissures on the lower lip are common. They are very painful and a real nuisance. Usually they do not indicate that you have a vitamin deficiency or other deficiency. More often they are due to chapping and/or dryness from the environment.

My suggestion is that you avoid licking your lips. I would apply water to moisten your lip. This can be done with Kleenex or cotton or even you finger. I would apply Vaseline over the water to trap it. It might just be what you need.

If this does not work, your dermatologist might want to patch test you for allergies.

Answer 4

Your lips may not be chapped but it sounds like you are a bit dehydrated I would use Blistex and drink more water. It should clear up in a week or so, but only if you keep yourself well hydrated and moisturized.

Answer 5

Are you run down at all? Viruses and colds can cause skin to tear more easily. Could also be an allegic reation

Its probably just that it has not had a chance to heal becuase of where it is, so keeps spliting in the same area. try vaseline rather than chapstick and avoid everything else for a bit

Answer 6

Are you drinking enough water? Dehydration can cause cracked lips. Keep chapstick on all the time or find some high quality lip treatment. Also use lip balm with sun screen during the day.

Answer 7

Sometimes lips split due to a vitamin deficiency.

Answer 8

What lip balm are you using? This is weird but you can become immune to your lip balm. What I use is burts bees. It is the best I have ver used. With a cool refreshing feeling that moisturizes and frees you of pain!

Answer 9

yeah dehydration, can cause dry lips, try Aquafina chapstick at all times and make sure to eat fruit, also try petroleum jelly or Vaseline. You have to use it every day. This should help you It helps me. Good luck!

Answer 10

dry lips are symptoms of a low grade fever. could be from something as simple as allergies or some kind of infection.