Synonyms in a broader sense cracked lips, chapped lips, sunburn on the lips Causes in the baby Just like in adults, dry lips can have many causes in babies. Dry lips can be a warning sign of a negative fluid balance (exsiccosis), for example in the context of diarrhoea or hot weather due to excessive … The most common causes of dry lips
Vitamin deficiency Rather rare causes for dry and chapped lips are vitamin deficiencies. First of all, the vitamin B2 and iron level (iron deficiency) must be controlled, as such a deficiency can lead to the symptoms described. Iron deficiency can result from an increased monthly menstruation in women, more rarely from a reduced dietary intake. … Vitamin deficiency | The most common causes of dry lips
Infections Numerous infections can also lead to cracked and dry lips. In rare cases, a fungal infection (e.g. candita albicans) on the cheek mucous membrane or on the lips can lead to a dry environment. Much more common, however, are viral infections, such as the herpes virus, which usually leads to small ulcerations on the … Infections | The most common causes of dry lips
Dry lips after chemotherapy Patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy often complain of dry or chapped lips. Chemotherapy for cancer (tumor) has the purpose of inhibiting the division of all rapidly dividing cells. The fast-dividing cells also include the cells of the oral cavity and the lips. For this reason, in most cases after chemotherapy … Dry lips after chemotherapy | The most common causes of dry lips
Through Labello Frequent creaming and care of the lips can also have disadvantages. Using a lot of chapstick can put the skin into a state of dependency. In a figurative sense, the skin is thus dependent on the lipids contained in Labello. This leads to a feeling of tightness and dryness in the lips when … Through Labello | The most common causes of dry lips
