Your chapped lips could be caused by something aside from dry weather. An allergic reaction, yeast infection, or something more serious can make your lips feel dry and uncomfortable. Actinic cheilitis is a precancerous condition that turns one or both lips dry and scaly.
What diseases cause chapped lips?
Related Conditions and Causes of Chapped Lips
- Eczema.
- Lichen planus.
- Lupus erythematosus.
- Autoimmune bullous diseases.
- Crohn's disease.
- Sarcoidosis.
- Certain nutritional deficiencies (1,2)
Why do I suddenly have chapped lips?
Dry and chapped lips are commonly caused by environmental factors, such as exposure to the sun and cold weather. Other causes include dehydration, vitamin deficiency and skin conditions such as eczema and angular cheilitis. Lip skin is thinner than facial skin and does not contain oil glands.
