What Lips Say About Your Health

Dry and chapped lips

Think of dryness and flaking as a cry for help and a plea for moisture. The skin of the lips is extremely sensitive and thin and is the first to react to the lack of water in the body, so instead of once again smearing the balm on your lips, drink a glass of ordinary water.

Dehydration, by the way, is not the only reason for dry lips. The second most popular culprit is saliva, which dries up and draws moisture from the skin, so please stop licking your lips.

And finally, dryness can also indicate problems with the mucous membrane of the esophagus and stomach, erosions, gastritis. Lips are often among the first to report problems with internal organs.

Cracked lips

Most often, the cause of the cracks formed along the edges of the lips is various infections caused by bacteria that have appeared as a result of improper oral hygiene. This is especially true for those who wear braces or various prostheses. Untreated to the proper degree, they are an excellent breeding ground for harmful bacteria. Our advice is to carefully monitor your hygiene and go to a dermatologist who will select the right treatment.

Color change

If once in the mirror, instead of beautiful rose-colored lips, you see something blatantly bright or unbearably pale, first of all exclude the possibility that you have eaten something coloring - candy, berries or fruits. If you haven't eaten anything like that, go to the doctor. Lip discoloration can be caused by both liver problems and various allergic reactions. By the way, lip color also changes due to excessive smoking.

Swelling

A slight swelling of your lips in the morning can mean your body is prone to excess fluid accumulation. In other cases, swollen lips indicate an allergic reaction. In either case, you'd better go see a doctor. Moreover, in the second situation, this must be done as soon as possible.

Pallor

The unnatural pallor of the lips can come from two reasons - illness and lack of sun. If you feel great and don't notice anything suspicious, try to just spend a little more time outside. But it is better to consult a doctor, most often pale lips "signal" about problems with the gastrointestinal tract, anemia or liver disease.

Cracked lips

Cracks in the corners of the lips indicate a lack of vitamin B2 and weakened immunity. Change your diet and pay more attention to your health. Eat healthy foods, eat more vegetables and fruits, and start taking a multivitamin.

Increased sensitivity

Hypersensitivity, redness, and irritation around the edges of the lips can be caused by allergies, including to hygiene products such as mouthwash or toothpaste. Traditionally, this allergy is also accompanied by reddening of the gums.

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