Top 10 Reasons For Chronic Chapped Lips

Top 10 Reasons For Chronic Chapped Lips
by Richard Johnson

supplements, taking in more than 25,000 I.U. per day might make you want to
examine this further.

2. In addition to excessive vitamin A, you may be ingesting excessive Vitamin B12.
The result of this is that you develop a cobalt allergy from taking your B12
supplements and develop crusty, swollen lips.

3. Often overlooked, toothpaste is a very common cause of chapped lips. Most
toothpastes contain the ingredient guaiazuline, that commonly results in a contact
allergy.

4. Red dye is an ingredient in numerous common products. Items like gum, candy,
mouthwash, and lozenges all contain red dye that may cause an allergic reaction.

5. Metal objects like paper clips and pocket change is a very likely culprit for causing
chronic chapped lips. An allergic reaction to metal may present itself on your lips.

6. Orange juice as well as any other citrus juice can irritate your lips. Citrus can cause
photo-toxic reaction that appears to be chapped lips.

7. Cinnamon flavoring can produce lip chapping. This flavoring is commonly used in
gum, candy, and mouthwash.

8. Lipstick containing the ingredient propyl gallate can also cause a contact allergy.

9. Various other lip care products are worth noting when it comes to narrowing in on
allergic reactions. Many contain Phenylsalicylate or salol, which is commonly the cause.

10. Excessive fig consumption can also cause an allergic reaction due to
photo-toxicity.

About The Author

Richard Johnson writes articles for several web sites, including http://zyfox.com and
http://dukof.com.

Attempting to determine the
cause for severely chapped lips is
never simple. There are various
causes you will need to research,
rule out and note the results.
Fortunately, we compiled a list of
the ten most common causes of
chronic chapped lips in order to
give you a starting point for
identification of the culprit.

1. Excess vitamin A may be the
cause behind your peeling lips.
Regardless of whether the
source of your vitamin A comes
from whole foods or

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remedies and before making any drastic changes to your diet or exercise program.