Diagnosis
Most lip complaints are temporary and harmless. They can often be self-diagnosed. Certain complaints that do not disappear by themselves should nevertheless be clarified by a dermatologist.
In order to make a diagnosis, it is first important to know what the exact symptoms are, whether the burning is limited to the red of the lips and the time frame in which it developed. Afterwards, a possible trigger of the burning lips can be determined through temporal connections, such as an increased alcohol consumption or the beginning of the cold season. In case of further complaints a dermatologist can examine the lips in the dermatoscope. By means of enlargement, he can identify typical skin structure changes in rashes or herpes diseases. The latter can also be diagnosed by a smear of the rash, which allows the viruses to be identified under the microscope.
Duration
Lips do not usually feel burning for a very long time. Very dry lips with a feeling of tension, cracks and burning can be healed within 2-3 days with the right care. It also depends on whether the lips are only slightly dry or whether there are already bloody cracks in the corners of the mouth.
In the latter stage it can take several days until the skin of the lips has completely recovered. With sufficient hydration and a lip balm, the symptoms usually subside quickly. Eczema, lip herpes or other inflammations of the skin can be more persistent.
In many cases they do not go away by themselves. With adequate therapy, however, the symptoms can also subside within a few days. This also depends on the strength of the active ingredient and the persistence of the inflammation.
