Question 1

i don't normally suffer from dry lips so is this another symptom of allergies?

Accepted Answer

Allergies can dry : Allergies can dry your lips, but usually there are two main causes of a drying.  One is not drinking enough liquids, in warm weather or cool.  The other main cause is excess salt in the diet.  

My suggestion is to first use a moisturizer for the lips and see if the situation gets better.  If not, then make an appointment with your doctor to evaluate your blood chemistries.

Question 2

are dry lips an early pregnancy symptom?

Accepted Answer

No. Dry lips are not: An early pregnancy symptom. Please take a home pregnancy test if you have missed your period. Take care.

Question 3

are chapped lips and dry skin symptoms of low intake?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is common if you eat or drink very little to have dry skin. Often one of the best things you can do to help yourself is to hydrate with water regularly. This is often overlooked and very important for good skin health as well as your body in general. Make sure to eat a balanced and adequate diet as well.

Question 4

severe dry eyes; dry lips and skin; malaise. should i get a referral to see a rheumatologist (symptoms could be sjogren's?)?

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Not necessarily: Your primary case physician can do some initial lab studies to screen for the disease as well as other possible causes of your symptoms including rood disease. If needed a rheumatology referral can then be made if findings warrant.

Question 5

3yro w yellow spots on swollen tonsils, no fever, no other cold or flu symptoms , extremely really bad breath,  dry lips,  if its strep how urgent?

Accepted Answer

Very Urgent: If it is strep, get the child on the right antibiotic.

Question 6

i have dry lips?

Accepted Answer

Dry lips: Firstly do not lick them this makes it worse. Secondly use a lip balm.

Question 7

how can i treat dry lips?

Accepted Answer

Moisturizers: First, using good moisturizers like aquaphor, second, if developed into eczema, using cortisone ointment, like cortisone-10, third, if still not hlping, see a dermatologists.

Question 8

what is dry lips a sign of?

Accepted Answer

Dry lips: Most of the time dry lips are just that -- lips that have lost moisture because of dehydration, too much wind or too much sun. Occasionally, however, dry lips may signal a more serious condition.  In children, Kawasaki's disease. Also has been associated with a deficiency of certain B vitamins. Rarely, a condition called Sjogren's can be causative.  Best wishes.

Question 9

how do you fix really dry lips?

Accepted Answer

Emollients: Constant application of lip balm and other emollients, frequently throughout the day, will moisten the delicate surface and help to eliminate chapping and fissures.

Question 10

what can i do about extremely dry lips?

Accepted Answer

Aquaphore ointment: I would recommend aquaphore ointment. If dryness is a sign of dermatitis(i.e., cheilitis), then i would prescribe Hydrocortisone 2.5% ointment.

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Severe dry eyes; dry lips and skin; malaise. should i get a referral to see a rheumatologist (symptoms could be sjogren's?)?

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3yro w yellow spots on swollen tonsils, no fever, no other cold or flu symptoms , extremely really bad breath, dry lips, if its strep how urgent?

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I have dry lips?

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How can i treat dry lips?

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