Lips peeling, cracked mouth...Please help!!! - Skin Problems Message Board

Soar · 05-18-2003, 12:30 AM

Hi to everyone!!!! For about 2 years I have had this condition with my lips where they peel, blister and just burn. I have seen my regular doc, a dermatolagist and an allergist and none can tell me what is wrong. For about 3 months(off and on)now... with the original lip condition I get these awful cracks on the corners of my lips. So, whenever I eat or yawn etc, the cracks expand or multiply and I am in sooo much pain. Anyone relate or have suggestions on something that might help??? I have tried a variety of treatments but sometimes the simplest answer is out there. And yes I do put lip balm on often....

Marie1 · 05-18-2003, 09:31 AM

When I used to go to my dentist and he would open my mouth wide...my corners of my mouth would crack as well. I asked my dentist to go easy on me the next time and he said "Are you taking your vitamins?" Apparently there is a vitamin deficiency if the corners of you mouth crack. I do not know which vitamin...but needless to say, I got on a multi-vitamin pronto. I do not know if this even applies to you...but best of luck!

Soar · 05-18-2003, 01:47 PM

Thanks for writing Marie1. I have heard about having a vitamin deficiency and that may be part of the prob...Hmmmmm I am currently taking a multi vitamin and a B complex supplement. Anyone have a really great lip balm that you just love?? Curious...

bjg · 05-18-2003, 03:04 PM

i have heard that taking the supplemnent biotin will help with lips that crack in the corners

Soar · 05-18-2003, 09:22 PM

Biotin, hmmm I wonder why that is.... I will check into that and thanks so much for responding!!!