Nothing seems to work - Carmex,chapstick, you name it I have tried it -Everyday I wake up to dry patchy lips - I have to exfoliate them with a toothbrush - they will stay smooth for about an hour or so and then its right back to being chapped and dry - I have recently noticed a greyish film to them -but you have to look very closely to see it -My dad has suffered from dry lips all of his life too -& had even gotten skin cancer on them cause they would stay chapped and split alot and he didn't use sunscreen -he ended up having to get a skin-graft & they used the inside of his lips to patch it up - I dont want this to happen to me so I use SPF alot but I want to put an end to this chronic dryness -anyone gone through this - or anyone know what I can do ?? Any hone remedies that work?? Trust me I have tried everything over the counter in 17years-its useless - please help- suggestions please- sometimes it gets so bad they bleed -this still happens to my dad too -could it be hereditary??
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It could definitely be hereditary. Sometimes, doctors can perscribe something stronger than the over the counter stuff. You should probably consult a dermotologist.
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It depends on what products you use, where you live and the seasonal activities you partake in. It's not just how hydrated you are but the UV rays, what typs of lip products you use and what outdoor and indoor activities you do. Do you drink more alcohol in the summer? Drive an open car (Jeep or convertable), or go to the beach? It doesn't take much to dry your lips out.\n\n:-)
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Everyone  has unique skin.  Your skins sounds like it maybe sensitive to the chemicals that are in Proactiv.  I used the product about 6 years ago.  At first it word great!  I used it just like they said.  But as time went on (about 1 year) my skin became immune to the treatment and it didn't work anymore.  I called them and they said that was normal for some people.  \nI recommend trying to be more gentle to your skin.  Perhaps  in the morning, wash your face with something mild and be sure to hydrate with a non-pore clogging face lotion(both morning and night).  Then just use the Proactiv at night.   \nGood luck to you!
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I researched and experimented and heard all sorts of insane advice.  Here is what has worked for me.  \nStart icing the area as soon as you feel it coming on- ice for at least 1 hour\nUse Campho-phenique often - I do it hourly\nApply white (not gel) toothpaste at night - or whenever you wont be going out etc\nGood luck, I know they suck - this method has worked best for me
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I used to have the same problem.  You can Go to the doctor and get a prescription for an antiperspirant that you would would apply at night.  I noticed results within a few days.  I think it closes the pores in your underarm area so that you  don't sweat so much.  Truthfully it was a but strong for me and irritated my uinderarm skin-dry and itchy.  So I moved on to an over the counter product called 'Certain-Dri' .  It was awesome.  I didn't have to use it everynight after about a week-more like every other night.  You can find it at any pharmacy.  It might be on the shelves outside the pharmacy or inside so you might have to ask for it.  If they don't have it they can order it from their supplier.  They'll know exactly what it is.
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I had the same problem.  One thing I found that works is to buy some chapstick and make sure you put it on constantly.  I know it looks retarded to always be applying it to your lips, but trust me--if you apply more as soon as you feel it wearing off, it helps a lot.\n\nAlso, consciously pay attention to the chewing and biting.  As soon as you feel yourself doing it, force yourself to stop.  After awhile, hopefully the habit will go away.
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It's colder outside, more wind and less humidity,less consumption of water and other liquids and of course the air inside is a lot drier and less humid because of heat. That's enough reasons for mine to be dry. Need a good moisturizing lip gloss. Chap stick doesn't really do it. Try a different brand.
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Hello!  I am a lisenced cosmetologist/esthitician and I work for a health spa's internet company selling Dermalogica skin care products.  I understand your woes from personal experience, I never got acne problems untill I reached my 20's and then I had acne breakouts contsantly (and still deal with them).  First thing to remember is that popping them will always be worse, the infected liquid (puss) inside will more than likely spread onto uninfected skin causing more breakouts.  Also, popping them by force will cause a small rupture in your skin leading to scarring.  The best thing to do is leave it be, but be sure you cleanse your face twice daily and if you haven't already, try and get into a good daily regimen which should include (but not limited to) using a cleanser suited for your skin type, followed by applying a toner and then immediately applying a moisturizer.  Finally, you can use a clearing and scar diminishing blemish control product that can help.  Another thing to keep in mind is that even if your skin is oily, you should never dry it out.  Oily skin still needs to be moisturized, drying it out removes the skin's natural barrier and can provoke more breakouts.  I can suggest some of Dermalogica's product since I am very familiar with it and trust the quality.  Dermalogica makes a medicated clearing gel that I use, a special clearing booster and an acne prone skin care kit.  I will provide you with my employer's website because we sell at discount rates and Dermalogica tends to be pricey.  It is not the only brand out there of course, so look around and find a skin care line that works for you (there are also two other lines on the site).  I also included a url for a page containing some helpful information.  Most importantly, try not to pop!
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Boy our son had only 1 big one. We tried the freeze it over the counter stuff ... it too grew like tiny tentacles and so we headed to the dermatologist to freeze off twice before it stopped.\n\nHe told us the acid in the over the counter... probably irritated and started to get infected.  He said eventually the over the counter would work, just take alot longer but my son kept poking it so this was just quicker. He had to do the treatment twice cause he said it probably would come back.  Only charged for the inital visit so it was worth it.
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yes I know something very effective! I have the same problem from time to time, well use to have! I found something called propolight20 made form bee-propolis, I don't have sores in my tongue anymore
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i would put a tiny bit of ZOVIRAX cream on  where you get cold sore everyday( prevention better than cure ) and you won't get cold sore in future.also are you sure it is a cold sore ? if scar is big and obvious a plastic surgeon can remove the scar and healthy underlying tissue should grow to fill where the scar was and your lip will look normal again
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That has happened to me many times when I use a new lip gloss or lipsticks as I have extremely sensitive skin. When it happens, I go see a doctor. For me, it never gets better naturally. If I leave it, even though I stop using the lipstick, it gets worse. I always have a medical treatment like the a cream that I can get only from a doc.
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Proactiv is amazing. I have had skin problems for years, and this cleaned it up very quickly. If you purchase one of the kits they will go in to depth telling you about the misconceptions regarding skin care and why ProActive works to well. \n\nAs a quick run down, pimples are usually not caused by eating oily foods or chocolate as I am sure you have heard over the years. It is caused by your skins lack of ability to shed dead skin cells. This causes your pores to be covered in layers of dead cells, effectivly preventing your skins natural oils to become trapped within. \n\nProActive is so effective in eliminating pimples due to the active ingredents, such as benzyl peroxide, which burns away the dead skin cells. Benzyl peroxide is also great for evening your skin tone as the dark spots left on many people's skin from breakouts of acne get lightened. \n\nThe entire kit WILL, however, dry out your skin and make it more sensitive to light. To counter this, you can either purchase their lotion with SPF protection OR simply go a pharmacy and purchase a non-comedogenic (will not clog pores) lotion with SPF protection. On that note, ALL make-up that you purchase should be non-comedogenic (just read the lable). \n\nIf cost is any issue, you can go to a local pharmacy and look for products with benzyl peroxide in it and combine that with a fairly expensive cleaning regime (such as Clinique from The Bay) and it will essentially do the same thing.\n\nWell that is pretty much everything I can think of right now. Just edit your question if you wish to know more and I will modify my response. I tried it and I LOVE it. Give it a shot and see what you think. For more information, go to http://www.proactive.com/
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the best solution i have ever heard and know works because i tried it is to put vasoline on your feet and wear socks to bed.  you need to put lots of it on.  then repeat this night after night for a couple of weeks and i am sure you will see results.  its a method that is not time consuming and very simple and relatively cheap.  just make sure to wear heavy thick socks so the vasoline doesnt seep through on to your sheets.  good luck
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I don't want to alarm you but I had the same problem. My lips were unusually chapped and I kept using different lip medication.\n\nAfter a few months everything was healed except a slit on my upper lip. It looked like a bad paper cut. Finally I went to my doctor and he sent me to a dermatologist. They tested it and it was a pre cancer lesion. They said it would never have healed on it's own and continued to get worse.\n\nThey actually used a form of dry ice and zapped it. I had not realized what a pain it was to put up with it until it was gone. The only pain I had was for an instant when they zapped it. It was well worth it. It would have become cancer in short order if I hadn't finally taken care of it.\n\nIf yours has lasted that long it's time to get medical help.
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Hi.  I know how bad this is so my thoughts go out to you.  I've had this condition many times and I've seen many doctors.  Almost all recommened to me, to sit in a shallow, hot tub of water and soak for a long time. Use water as hot as you can stand.  Use the creams or supps and you can ask the pharmacist for other options.
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Hi, I've had 3 boys and 1 girl go through this problem and it's no fun.  I think it may be a combination of things that you need to do.  One of the biggest things I noticed is that when my boys were in basic training for the Air Force, all the physical demands on them made them sweat a lot of toxins out of their system and they also were required to drink about a gallon of water per day.  Their skin never looked so good before or since.  My college boy recently started using Phisoderm for an unrelated problem and then Avon's Clear-skin after that.  Both have salicylic acid in them.  There seems to be an improvement in his overall complexion - that is, the big red angry blotches seem to be lessening so maybe that's helping him.  (I sell Avon so I was able to get it for him pretty easily.)\n  In short, use a combination and stick at it.  Drink lots and lots of water, cut out as much sugar and soda pop as you can as well as fried foods.  Eat lots of veggies and healthy stuff.  Don't pick!  Wash thoroughly morning and night and perhaps a touch up of a cleansing pad mid-day.  Good luck!