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Medically reviewed by Shilpa Amin, M.D., CAQ, FAAFP — Written by Jacquelyn Cafasso on August 15, 2019
Medically reviewed by Gerhard Whitworth, R.N.
Medically reviewed by Karen Cross, FNP, MSN
Medically reviewed by Judith Marcin, M.D.
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Licking your lips seems like the natural thing to do when they start to get dry and chapped. This can actually make dryness worse. Repeated lip licking can even lead to a chronic condition known as lip licker’s dermatitis.
The skin on the lips is thin and delicate. It needs extra care to avoid drying out, especially during the cold winter months. It may be tempting, but you should avoid licking your lips when they’re chapped.
Read on to find out how to stop licking your lips and some tips for preventing dryness in the first place.
Saliva contains digestive enzymes, like amylase and maltase, which wear down the skin on the lips. Over time, this will leave the lips more vulnerable to dry air. The skin can even break open and bleed.
When we lick our lips, saliva adds moisture to the surface of the lips, but only for a brief moment. As the saliva quickly evaporates, lips will likely end up drier than before.
Occasionally licking the lips may not cause any problems. However, persistent licking throughout the day could dry out the lips and lead to chapping , splitting , flaking, or peeling. This is especially true if you live in a cold, dry climate or you go out in the sun without using sunscreen.
You might feel the need to repeatedly lick your lips when you’re anxious or nervous. Harsh environmental conditions can also dry out the skin and lips and make us feel the need to moisten them.
The following conditions can make your lips dry out:
Certain underlying medical conditions can also cause dry skin on the lips and make you feel the need to lick them more:
There are also a few medications that can result in dry lips, including:
Lip licking can lead to a vicious cycle. You lick your lips to moisten them and they get chapped, so you feel like you need to lick them more, which makes them more chapped.
Kicking a habit isn’t easy, but there are a few ways to stop the cycle of repeated licking:
If licking your lips is a nervous habit that tends to happen when you’re stressed, try one of these strategies for quitting:
Lip dermatitis , or eczematous cheilitis, is a type of eczema, a skin condition that can cause severe flare-ups on your skin. The cause of eczema is often unknown, but it may be linked to an allergy or an irritant, like frequently licking your lips. Genetics may also play a role in developing lip dermatitis.
Common symptoms of lip dermatitis include:
The area most frequently affected is the place where the inner part of the mouth meets the skin.
To treat lip dermatitis, it’s important to stop licking your lips. Regular moisturizing and applying an emollient ointment or petroleum jelly often, throughout the day can help the area heal. You can find petroleum jelly in any drug store or online.
The National Eczema Association also recommends applying coconut or sunflower seed oil to relieve eczema symptoms. Virgin sunflower seed oil can help hydrate the skin and preserve the integrity of the skin’s natural barrier.
Here are a few best practices for how to keep lips moist and healthy :
If your chapped lips don’t heal after trying self-care tips for two or three weeks, visit a dermatologist . Chapped or dry lips can be caused by an allergic reaction or could be a sign of an infection. Infections of the lips can be triggered by viruses, yeast, or bacteria.
Though rare, a serious condition called actinic cheilitis could make one or both of your lips dry and scaly. Symptoms include:
If you notice a patch on your lip that resembles a burn or turns white, see a doctor. If left untreated, actinic cheilitis could lead to type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma .
Licking your lips when they’re already chapped will make the problem worse. As saliva evaporates, it draws moisture away from the lips, leaving them more vulnerable to harsh environmental conditions, like the dry winter air or the hot sun.
If you tend to get dry, chapped lips, apply lip balm often, but be sure to choose a lip balm devoid of any fragrance, flavor, or color. It’s also a good idea to drink more water and use a humidifier during the cold winter months.
The key to stopping constant lip licking is to keep your lips protected and moisturized so you don’t feel the need to moisten them.
Last medically reviewed on August 15, 2019
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