How Do You Prevent And Eliminate Chapped Lips (Cheilitis)?
Chapped lips (also known as Cheilitis) are characterized by sore, red, dry, cracked lips that can be uncomfortable to the point of painful and can also be quite common, especially during the colder winter months. Although there can be many causes of chapped lips, generally they are easy to prevent. Follow these tips to eliminate those painful, red, dry, cracked chapped lips once and for all. The first main step to the prevention and elimination of chapped lips, whether male or female is to provide the lips with plenty of moisture, especially during the cold, windy weather of winter. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration which typically first appears on the lips and face. Another way to add moisture to the lips is to take a steamy warm shower. While there, apply a moistened washcloth to the lips and hold for a minute. You can also apply this type of compress to the lips using cool water every evening to soothe the lips. Next, check your breathing (or have someone check your breathi
