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I've always had a problem with needing to use lip balm to keep my lips from drying out. In general I find that I need to apply it in the morning, after brushing my teeth, and then every couple of hours each day.
In the past few weeks, I've found that my lips are so dry that they feel like they are going to crack and bleed. I've been applying heavy layers of lip balm, and finding that I need to reapply it almost every 15 minutes. I've tried the Trader Joe's lip balm, and recently added Aquaphor Lip Protectant with SPF.
While the balm and Aquaphor temporarily relieve the symptoms, it's been very painful to deal with. The average temperature where I live has been about 80 degrees, and the humidity has been around 62%, so not particularly dry or hot weather.
Has anyone ever experienced a severe increase in dry, cracking lips that otherwise has only been a minor issue previously? Any suggestions beyond the balm and Protectant on what to try?
In the past few weeks, I've found that my lips are so dry that they feel like they are going to crack and bleed. I've been applying heavy layers of lip balm, and finding that I need to reapply it almost every 15 minutes. I've tried the Trader Joe's lip balm, and recently added Aquaphor Lip Protectant with SPF.
While the balm and Aquaphor temporarily relieve the symptoms, it's been very painful to deal with. The average temperature where I live has been about 80 degrees, and the humidity has been around 62%, so not particularly dry or hot weather.
Has anyone ever experienced a severe increase in dry, cracking lips that otherwise has only been a minor issue previously? Any suggestions beyond the balm and Protectant on what to try?