Patient's question:
My baby's lips are very dry compared to other children during winter, and sometimes they even crack. I don't know what's wrong with it? What kind of assistance would be helpful: Would it be helpful for her to take fish oil?...Doctor's answer:
When inflamed, do not lick your lips, as the enzymes in saliva will dehydrate them, making them drier. Avoid and acidic foods, such as spicy dishes and pickles, as they can make your lips more painful. It is best to consume more foods rich in vitamins A, C, and E to stabilize dry and cracked lips. Regardless, drink plenty of water and maintain a balanced diet, which is the simplest and most effective way to keep your lips moist and glossy.Here’s a homemade remedy for you to reference for treatment: Dry and cracked lips can be effectively treated with a paste of gypsum and honey, which works wonders.
Usage: Take 50 grams of cooked gypsum, sift it through an 80-mesh sieve, add 50 grams of honey and 3 grams of ice, mix well, and store in a bottle for later use. Apply to the affected area 2 to 3 times daily. Generally, it takes about 3 to 4 days to heal.
Lifestyle care: Both traditional Chinese and Western medicine recommend:
1. Use lip balm. In winter, both men and women should take care of their lips to stay healthy through the cold season.
2. Consume vitamin B complexes and eat more fresh vegetables.
3. Stay hydrated. Sufficient water intake greatly helps maintain the body’s balance.
4. Avoid licking your lips. Brief moisture can cause the lip mucosa to wrinkle, worsening dryness and potentially leading to infection and swelling in severe cases.
5. Carry moisturizing oils. Lotions, sesame oil, or other cooking oils (honey or frostbite cream can also be used) can be dabbed onto the lips with a cotton swab for good moisturizing effects, sometimes even better than lip balms.