Have been trying numerous remedies to treat and cure your dry and cracked lips but did not work effectively? If you have been suffering from dry cracked lips with itching and tingling sensations for some time yet didn’t manage to find an effective remedy or treatment for your lips, it might be that you are having eczema on your lips and you are not treating it with the best effective way.
Today, we are going to look into eczema on lips which you might have mistakenly considered as normal dry lips and treated it with normal treatment. Followed, we will discuss the effective ways to get rid of eczema on lips and how to prevent it from relapse.
Overview:
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Eczema on Lips
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How to Get Rid of Eczema on Lips
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Regular Moisturization & Hydration
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PPARs Supplement
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How to Avoid/ Prevent Eczema On Lips from Relapse
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Conclusion
Eczema on Lips
Eczema on the lips, also called lip dermatitis or eczematous cheilitis. Similarly to eczema on the body, eczema on the lips causes a series of symptoms of redness, drying, and scaling with itching yet tingling sensations too, but on the lips. Sometimes, there might be burning sensations around the lips too.
The symptoms of lip eczema can occur on one or both of the lips and can also affect the skin inside and surrounding the mouth.
There are several different types of eczema on the lips.
1. Allergic contact cheilitis is an allergic reaction affecting only the lips. It is due to a type IV hypersensitivity reaction resulting from the contact with an allergen, causing inflammation on the outer lips. It is the most common cause of lip inflammation. It can affect all age groups, but adults are more commonly affected than children.
Common allergens which will cause inflammation on the lips include lips products and cosmetics like lipstick, lip balms et cetera, dental care products like toothpaste and other oral hygiene products like dental floss, mouthwash, and medication allergy. Reactions to food might be a cause of allergic contact eczema too.
The symptoms of allergic contact cheilitis are red with dryness, scaling and cracking associated with itch, burning or pain on one or both lips. It rarely affects the inner mucosal aspect of the lip.
2. Irritant contact cheilitis, also known as lip licker’s dermatitis occurs as a result of external irritation, such as lip licking and other environmental factors. The most common cause of skin inflammation around the lips is due to saliva from repetitive lip licking. It can also occur with lip chewing, thumb sucking, or excessive drooling.
There might be scaling, redness, chapping and crusting make a well-defined ring around the lips as per shown from the above picture. The symptoms like scaling and chapping might worsen especially when the weather is dry and cold.
3. Angular cheilitis develops due to a fungal infection, usually Candida, or a bacterial infection like Staphylococcus aureus. This is a fairly common eczema on the lips where 0.7% of the population are affected by angular cheilitis.
It normally happens on one or both corners of the mouth.Often the corners are red with skin breakdown and crusting. It can be itchy and sometimes painful too. It is an inflammation on the lips where the condition can normally last for days if you have been taking good care and hygiene of your lips or in other hand the conditions might worsen and last for years.
A person may get the infection because of lip licking, dentures or braces, or other factors which cause the saliva to build up in the corners of the mouth. Angular cheilitis is common in people with diabetes.This is because people with diabetes are having too much glucose in the blood and an excess of glucose can create a breeding ground for bacteria and fungal infection. Regular smoking will contribute to angular cheilitis too.
The cracks might worsen causing cuts and bleeding on the edges that will be very painful when the weather is very dry.
If you are having a family history of eczema and allergies, you are more likely to get eczema on the lips. Stress hormones tend to contribute to the symptoms of eczema. Hence, if you are having high levels of stress and poor stress management, you are at higher risk of getting eczema on lips too. Changes in hormone levels are contributing to eczema on lips too. Other risk factors of eczema on lips include jobs or activities which involve regular contact with irritating substances, regularly changing new products relating to the mouth, such as lipstick, lip balm, toothpaste and other oral hygiene products. Sensitivity towards climates change (hot or cold) might cause eczema on lips too.
How to Get Rid of Eczema on Lips
To fully cure your dry cracked lips and the irritating sensations you have to first recognize the root of cause.
The root causes of eczema on lips are thought to be associated with immune function and autoimmune disorders. Hence, “treating” the immune system, ensuring the proper function of the immune system is another important concern to cure eczema on the lips.
Effective treatment to improve the symptoms and to get rid of eczema on lips include regular moisturization and taking natural supplements.
Regular Moisturization and Hydration
The common symptoms of eczema on lips include dry, cracked skin which then cause itchiness and even burning sensations on your lips. Therefore, regular moisturizing and hydrating the lips is an important step which helps to soothe the lips and alleviate the symptoms. However, it is important to choose the moisturizing materials very carefully. You do not want to simply pick one lip balm which would possibly be an irritant or allergen that will worsen your lip eczema.
Therefore, picking and using the natural remedies to moisturize and hydrate the lips have been the 1st priority.
Honey is excellent to soothe cracked skin and has antibacterial properties which will help fight infection. Honey can help moisturize your lips and protect cracked lips from infection. It also works as a mild exfoliator and can help remove dry, dead skin from your lips. Simply rub a little into the corners of your mouth.
Coconut oil is an emollient that not only moisturizes the skin, but it can also protect the skin by enhancing its barrier function. Other benefits of coconut oil, especially with regard to chapped lips, are its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Apply coconut oil to chapped lips as needed throughout the day. Use a cotton swab or a clean finger to dab the oil onto your lips.
Cucumber is also good for alleviating the symptoms.A little cocoa butter or petroleum jelly rubbed on the lips can help the skin to heal naturally.
Natural Supplements
According to the National Eczema Association, natural remedies which will effectively relieve and improve the lip eczema symptoms are Fish Oil (EPA + DHA), Vitamin D, Zinc, Probiotics and PPARs.
Zinc is a natural mineral which maintains the health of the cells lining the gut and supporting the immune system. Zinc is beneficial in reducing immune response towards allergens and helping the immune system to fight infections without damaging the body tissues. In addition, Zinc is a helpful nutrient to alleviate itchiness because Zinc is effective in suppressing mast cell degradation, reducing the secretion of histamine which plays the roles contributing to itchiness.
Common dietary sources of zinc include red meat, poultry, shellfish (especially oysters), legumes and nuts.
Supplemental daily doses of Zinc are 40-100mg. Excessive intake of Zinc might reduce absorption of copper, resulting in anemia. Coughing, stomach pain and fatigue are possible side effects of excessive intake of Zinc.
Fish Oil (EPA +DHA) is well-known with its benefits in reducing the triglyceride level, especially LDL level, the bad cholesterol. Little did we know, fish oil serves a powerful ally in the fight against inflammation and is effective in supporting the body to fight against inflammation which makes the fish oil a beneficial natural supplement in treating eczema too.
Besides fish oil supplement, you could obtain a good amount of fish oil from mackerel, herring, tuna, salmon, cod liver, whale blubber, and seal blubber.
Probiotics are living microorganisms (bacteria) which do not only promote functions of the digestive system but also helping the body to improve the potential of allergy protection. This is important where it helps to reduce inflammatory responses which will worse the symptoms of eczema.
Fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and miso naturally contain probiotics. In addition, cultured dairy products, such as yogurt or kefir are good sources of probiotics too.
You could acquire the probiotic supplements over the counter (OTC) too.
Vitamin D Vitamin is also an immunomodulator, which just means that it helps the immune system to function properly.
According to clinical data, Vitamin D, especially Vitamin D3 has significantly ameliorated the uncomfortable symptoms associated with eczema. Vitamin D stimulates and enhances the fighting effects of white blood cells (a very important part of immune defence) and decreases inflammation. Vitamin D helps directly in the skin by suppressing inflammation, increasing antimicrobial peptide activity, and increasing the integrity of the permeability layer.
Food sources of vitamin D include fortified cereals and plant-based milks. However, there is a limited food source. Hence, Vitamin D supplements have been another good source of Vitamin D.
PPARs Supplement - The No.1 Natural Supplements for Eczema on Lips
Among these natural supplements, PPARs Supplement is the most beneficial and effective supplement in curing eczema on lips. This is because it does not only improve the symptoms of eczema but in fact it cures eczema from the root cause which effectively minimizes the possibilities of relapse.
The Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptors (PPARs) are a subgroup of the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily where the ‘family members’ include: the PPAR alpha, the PPAR gamma, and the PPAR delta/beta.
PPARs are effective in treating different types of skin conditions and disorders, including the ‘stubborn’ eczema (for both body and lips). PPARs work to regulate the expression of genes by binding the ligand to the protein.
Expression of the PPAR alpha is highest in tissues with active fatty acid catabolism.
These body tissues include liver, heart, BAT, small and large intestine, and skeletal muscle.Its role in these cells is thought to be the activation of anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic effects. PPAR delta/beta is expressed in most tissues and is involved in the promotion of mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation, energy consumption, and thermogenesis.PPAR delta/beta plays an important tissue and cellular context-specific role in adipose tissue mass, skin inflammatory responses, wound healing, and neural cell myelination. Among the subtypes, PPAR gamma is the most common subtype of PPARs. It is mainly expressed in several other inflammatory cells too including T cells, and B cells. PPAR gamma plays a pivotal role in anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer pathways. PPAR gamma not only encourages the activation of anti-inflammatory genes but also inhibits the activity of pro-inflammatory transcription factors such as nuclear factor κB (NFκB) as well as immunoglobulin-E or IgE.
Anti-inflammatory properties of PPARs help to promote healing of rashes, speeding up the recovery of eczema on lips. By bringing down the inflammatory hormones, PPARs do not only reduce inflammation and pain, from the roots, PPARs prevent the production of pro-inflammatory and angiogenic enzymes, minimizing the possibilities of relapse after recovery.
In terms of the immune system, PPARs is one of the most effective supplements as an immunity booster. Activation of PPARs will enhance immunity cell proliferator capability and therefore boost the immune system. In terms of recovery, PPARs contain a high concentration of Cell Growth Factor (C.G.F). C.G.F. is a naturally occurring substance capable of stimulating cellular growth and healing of cells. It supports the healing process of damaged body tissues, allowing the cells to repair faster and more effectively. It is highly beneficial in helping the dry cracked lips to recover faster.
Besides effectively improving the skin condition and treating the symptoms of eczema, the PPARs Supplement is highly beneficial in other perspectives as well. These include controlling and improving chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes and kidney problems, boosting and maintaining the well-function of the immune system. Besides, it is as well effective in boosting the metabolism rate, beneficial for weight loss.
Check out 4 Benefits of Taking PPARs Supplement for more info about the extraordinarily benefits of PPARs.
Simply Nature PPARs Supplement
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How to Avoid/ Prevent Eczema on Lips from Relapse
A healthy lifestyle is always the cornerstone of preventing eczema on lips from relapse after recovery.
The healthy lifestyle includes good moisturization, gentle cleansing, good hygiene and good sleep habits. First of all, you have to determine the allergens that will trigger inflammation or allergic reaction on your lips and avoid it. Allergens could be your daily products like drinking bottles, toothpaste, oral hygiene products, lip cosmetics and products, foods could be a form of allergens too.
Constant moisturizing is a cornerstone of preventing the eczema from relapse and “hurting” your glossy lips again. Even when recovered, try to make it a habit to constantly moisturize your lips, especially during the dry weather to avoid cracks.
Try to avoid licking your lips. It's a big “NO-NO” if you do not want the eczema to come back and ruin your lips again.
Stress can increase the body’s allergic response. Meditation, yoga, and learning calming breathing techniques can help you manage stress and inhibit the production of stress hormones.
Conclusion
Eczema on the lips is a skin condition that causes redness, drying, and scaling of the lips. The symptoms may last for days, but sometimes, when not treated correctly, the eczema might be extraordinarily “stubborn” and lasts for years.
If you have been struggling with extraordinarily stubborn lip eczema for years and have trying so much remedies to cure your lip eczema, feel free to contact us @ wecare@simplynature.asia or visit our website @ Simplynature.asia for more info about treatment of eczema using the natural PPARs Supplement. Do get in touch with us as soon as you can. We will assign you a doctor to diagnose your current health condition and he or she shall recommend possible remedies including the type of dosage of PPARs supplement suitable for you.
Besides, lip eczema usually arises after contact with irritants or allergens, it can result from bacterial and fungi infections too. Hence, it is important to determine what causes inflammation and irritation on your lips. Taking good care of oral hygiene is crucial as part of the treatment of lip eczema too.