What ointment is most effective for cheilitis? How to tell if you have cheilitis?

​In autumn and winter, many people's lips will feel dry and flaky. Some people even cause cracking and bleeding due to dryness and failure to apply lip balm in time. These are all manifestations of cheilitis. Cheilitis is not terrible and can be effectively treated by choosing a suitable lip balm.

Many people do not know what cheilitis is, and may not even notice that they have it, thinking it is simply a symptom caused by dry lips. Next, we will introduce some symptoms of cheilitis and what lipstick can treat cheilitis. Let’s take a look.

What ointment is most effective for cheilitis

1. Shiseido moilip lip balm

A lip balm recommended by many people, a good friend for people with cheilitis! It is mainly used for medicinal purposes, specifically for the treatment of cheilitis and angular cheilitis. If I apply this when my cheilitis is not serious, it can be cured in less than a week. It is a must-have lip balm in my bag.

2. Kiehl's Lip Balm No. 1

How should I describe this celebrity lip balm, which has received mixed reviews. The good thing is that it is very moisturizing, but the bad thing is that it is too moisturizing. I always feel that it is not absorbed well and it feels too greasy. But the moisturizing effect is really amazing. I usually apply it before going to bed, and the moisturizing effect in the morning will definitely satisfy you.

3. DHC Olive Moisturizing Lip Balm

A very good and well-received lip balm with no fragrance and good moisturizing effect. It can be said that it does its basic duty of moisturizing the lips very well. It is suitable for use all year round, and is also particularly suitable for use in autumn and winter. Although it is the price of over-the-counter skin care products, the cost performance is low. The capacity of this lipstick is small and it is consumed quickly.

4. Mentholatum Lip Pure Lip Balm

Mentholatum is a brand I have been advocating for a long time. You can’t go wrong if you buy it with your eyes closed. This product seems to be endorsed by Shu Qi, which inexplicably increases my favorability towards it. This lipstick is very moisturizing and applies lightly. It contains argan oil, macadamia oil, almond oil, shea butter and avocado oil, all of which are food grade and you don't have to worry about eating them. I usually apply it thinly during the day as a base for lipstick, and apply it thickly at night to fade lip lines.

5. OMI Brothers Mint Lip Balm

This affordable lip balm has won the Japan COSME Award and is from the same company as Mentholatum. It also contains double moisturizing vitamin E, which makes the texture of the upper lips smooth and delicate, with a light mint flavor, and also has a medicinal effect. In comparison, Mentholatum's mint lip balm is more suitable for summer, while Omi Brothers' is more suitable for autumn and winter.

By the way, although lip balm is good, don’t use too much. Try to control the number of times you apply it. After all, applying too much will inhibit our mouth’s ability to form a protective film, which will aggravate the symptoms of dryness and cracking.

In addition, the most important thing for patients with cheilitis is not to wear lipstick. Do not wear it when you have cheilitis, and do not wear it even if you have had cheilitis for exactly one week.

How to tell if you have cheilitis

1. Dry lips: In daily life, dry cheilitis is relatively common and has a high incidence rate. It is especially common among people living in cold and dry environments. Because the lips contain less water, they will become dry and even dandruff. Due to dry lips, patients often unconsciously lick their lips, bite their lips, or even tear the dry skin with their hands. This will not only fail to alleviate the condition, but may also easily worsen cheilitis.

2. Red and swollen lips: If not treated in time, swelling and erosion may even occur on the surface of the lips. Due to pain and scabs, patients have difficulty in oral movements, causing great distress in their lives. Cheilitis can recur and there is no cure. The color of lips of patients with cheilitis is darker than normal people, and the lips are thicker than normal people. These are manifestations of cheilitis and are easy to observe.

3. Lips are prone to cracking: In severe cases, the lips may even bleed and cause severe pain. Because cheilitis can cause the lips to thicken, it causes great inconvenience for patients to open their lips, which is a very obvious manifestation of cheilitis. Some patients feel dry, burning, itchy and painful lips, so they bite their lips to relieve the discomfort or tear off the scales. Over time, the condition gradually worsens. In this case, patients can choose to apply vegetable oil on the wound because vegetable oil has a good anti-cracking effect and can moisturize and hydrate the wound.

In short, cheilitis is related to climate and personal living habits. Common symptoms of cheilitis are dryness, redness, swelling and even cracking. Cheilitis can recur and is difficult to cure. Patients should pay attention to developing good habits in life, take good care of their lips, and change bad habits such as lip biting and licking. If symptoms do not improve, seek medical attention immediately.