There are several factors that can contribute to problems like burns or dry lips; know how to avoid
The lips are made up of an extremely sensitive tissue, so the appearance of burns, dryness, cracks and lip fissures is common. And although common, the situation occurs mainly in very hot or cold periods, such as summer – which begins on December 21st – and winter.
While the two extreme temperatures cause things like sunburn, they happen for different reasons. And who explains it is the dermatologist Mônica Aribi. “The sunburn caused by the sun modifies the cellular structure; the lip also begins to become drier, scaly, with the appearance of fissures and cracks. The cold causes a type of burn which is due to dehydration. In periods of low temperature, c “It’s a decrease in the natural production of the glands that lubricate the region, so there’s more dryness because the skin is really less hydrated and lubricated, with the area more atrophic.”
And although the lips suffer from the influence of temperature, there are other factors that influence the dehydration of the region. “Besides using a lot of muscle movement, the oral mucosa comes into contact with food, drinks, saliva, cosmetics, especially lipsticks which do not always have natural pigments and contain allergenic preservatives. So it is a place that we must, yes, treat with great care, with specific products”, adds the expert.
But how to prevent sunburn or dry lips this summer? And how to treat? The dermatologist explains. Look down:
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According to Dr. Monica, the recommended is constant and frequent hydration, with formulations rich in vitamins and antioxidants to prevent these problems. “Specific products for local hydration may also contain sunscreens to prevent damage from sun exposure,” he points out.
Another tip is avoid running your tongue over your lips, as this only makes the dryness worse. “There is that immediate feeling of moistening in the region, but microcracks, burning and local redness form soon after,” says the specialist.
The doctor also points out that another compound to watch out for is cigarettes. «In addition to being able to cause contact dermatitis, the local temperature increases and this is a predisposing factor to the formation of cancerous cells. the lips,” he says.
It’s worth mentioning that dryness, cracks, and fissures are even more common in people with fuller lips and/or lighter skin, so if that’s your case, you also need to take extra care.
Treatment
When lip discomfort is noted, lip moisturizer should be used two to three times a day, according to the dermatologist. Also, you can opt for the choice of lipsticks from well-known brands with hypoallergenic labeling, dermatologically tested and well-sourced products.
When there is dryness on the lips, the dermatologist points out that he always advises patients to do it never remove the “little films” or exfoliate the region of the lips with aggressive granules.
“When dryness persists, despite all the recommended treatments, you should go to a dermatologist for a more specific clinical evaluation. You will thus rule out other differential diagnoses and seek more assertive forms of treatment for the case in question. In the case of burns due to solar radiation , you may need medical help,” she says.
Finally, the doctor adds that laser lip treatments can improve the quality of the skin in the region. However, always remember seek a specialist before performing any type of treatment to understand if it is the most suitable for your clinical condition.
Source: Dr. Mônica Aribi, dermatologist and member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology, International Member of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and Coordinator of the Cosmiatria Sector of Ipiranga Hospital.
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