What Are the Treatments for Severe Chapped Lips?
Chapped lips are more than just annoying, they can be downright dangerous. The tiny cracks and fissures in the lips can harbor bacteria and cause infection. Once you’ve cured your chapped lips, prevent a recurrence by continuing to apply lip balm three or four times a day and upping your intake of B-vitamins, which, according to dermatologist Nelson Lee Novick can keep lips smooth. You may also want to look into allergic reactions as some people develop allergies to ingredients in toothpaste or the dyes in lipstick. If your lips are healed and then you have another bout of severe chapped lips, or if you have trouble healing them, look into allergies.
