What to do if children have dry lips

Now we have entered autumn and the weather has become drier. We can obviously feel that our skin is getting drier, so it is extremely important to do a good job of moisturizing the skin. Another phenomenon is that the lips become drier and drier, especially children's lips will crack and peel, and some will bleed. So what should we do if children have dry lips? How can we alleviate this phenomenon?

The red area around the human lips is called the "vermilion border". Its moisture is maintained by the local abundant capillaries and a small number of underdeveloped sebaceous glands. Due to the low humidity and strong winds in autumn, the blood circulation of human skin and mucous membranes is poor. If you eat less fresh vegetables, the body's intake of vitamin B2 and vitamin A will be insufficient, and the skin and mucous membranes will become dry and cracked.

In order to moisten their lips, some children like to lick them with their tongues. In fact, this is a bad habit, because licking lips can only bring temporary moisture. When the moisture on the lips evaporates, it will take away more moisture from inside the lips, causing your lips to fall into a vicious cycle of "dry - lick - drier - lick again". As a result, the more you lick, the more painful it becomes, and the more cracked your lips become. What's more, saliva contains substances such as amylase. When the wind blows, the water evaporates, taking away the heat and making the temperature of the lips lower. The amylase then sticks to the lips, causing the deep connective tissue to contract and the lip mucosa to wrinkle, making the lips drier. In severe cases, it may cause infection, swelling and pain.

To prevent and treat chapped lips, it is mainly important to eat more fresh vegetables, such as bean sprouts, rapeseed, Chinese cabbage, white radish, etc. Wear a mask as much as possible to keep the lips warm and moist. You can also apply some oils, such as facial oil, sesame oil or other cooking oils, or honey or frostbite cream. If you feel your lips are chapped, don't lick them all the time, as this will accelerate the occurrence of chapped lips. The most important principle of treatment is to adjust your diet.

After reading the above introduction, you should know what to do if your child has dry lips. The key is to supplement vitamins, eat more foods rich in vitamins, and drink more water. Even if your lips are dry, don't lick them with your mouth, otherwise they will only become drier. However, it is best to take relevant preventive measures before autumn to prevent children from having dry lips.