Question 1

my upper lips becomes white, but once its wet it goes back to its normal colour but as soon as it dries again, it turns white. i wanted to know why this happens?

Accepted Answer

Lip whiteness: If your upper lip is noticeably pale, you should be checked for anemia. If no anemia, the whiteness when dry must shown less vascularity than when wet.

Question 2

the skin above my lips has been getting raw and chapped. this has been getting worse over the last few days and it began 3 days ago after prolonged sun exposer (i dont know if thats relate to) the same thing occurred last year around the same time?

Accepted Answer

: Why don't you use chapstick?

Question 3

what causes tingly lips?

Accepted Answer

Usually : Hyperventilation, but low calcium can cause it too.  If it is localized, it could be herpes.  If it persists, consult your doctor.  Impossible to say for sure with this brief description.

Question 4

do lips grow as you age?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: During active growth, birth to the end of skeletal and soft tissue maturation, the lips do grow, in relation to the jaw to which they are attached. As one passes through their third or fourth decade, tissue fluid and particularly tissue elasticity are lost and the lips actually thin or "recede". Look at aged people and you will notice wrinkling & a more sunken appearance to the middle of the face.

Question 5

why do my lips look white?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say!: Lips can appear white if they are dry sometimes.  Also, if you have anemia they can look pale.  Please see your doc and find out why the color has changed.  Or consider a Healthtap Prime Consult, where you can have a virtual visit with a doc who can help you sort out what may be happening.

Question 6

what causes lips to turn white?

Accepted Answer

If truly WHITE: then the only cause I can think of is extremely low blood pressure.  However, if you have another condition such as a rash that makes the REST of your face red, like measles, it could make the lips seem white in comparison.

Question 7

my lips lost their natural colour?

Accepted Answer

Loss of lip color: This is quite normal as a function of aging and dryness. Tinted moisurizers or hydrating lipstick can help.

Question 8

what does white lips on kids mean?

Accepted Answer

Pale? : If the lips are very pale, so will the tongue be, i. E. Very anemic.

Question 9

can we apply vicks vapirub on lips?

Accepted Answer

Vicks ointment: apply Vicks Vaporub on lips, chest, bottom children feet at bedtime for upper respiratory problem.

Question 10

my lips are getting dry day by day?

Accepted Answer

See details: Then use a moisturing lip balm several times daily.

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My upper lips becomes white, but once its wet it goes back to its normal colour but as soon as it dries again, it turns white. i wanted to know why this happens?

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The skin above my lips has been getting raw and chapped. this has been getting worse over the last few days and it began 3 days ago after prolonged sun exposer (i dont know if thats relate to) the same thing occurred last year around the same time?

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What causes tingly lips?

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Do lips grow as you age?

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Why do my lips look white?

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What causes lips to turn white?

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My lips lost their natural colour?

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What does white lips on kids mean?

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Can we apply vicks vapirub on lips?

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My lips are getting dry day by day?

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