Can cracked lips be a sign of dehydration?
Chronic chapped lips — the kind that stay with you all winter, no matter what — can be a painful hassle for months. Cracked, dry lips can be caused by everything from bitter winds, sun or dry air to cosmetics [source: Gibson]. But one cause many people don’t consider is dehydration. If you’ve tried everything and still can’t rid yourself of your cracked lips, you may want to evaluate whether or not your body is getting the proper amount of hydration. First, keep track of how much water and other liquids you drink every day. If you’re not drinking at least eight to 10 glasses of water, at eight ounces (about 237 milliliters) per glass, think about hydrating more often. You need at least that much to keep your body hydrated, and resorting to caffeinated beverages instead of water is not an equal replacement. If you move around a lot during the day, you can grab a water bottle and carry it around. Second
