By Dr. Stacy Matthews
Eczema is a form of dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) that is characterized by rough, scaly, flaky, dry skin with a red appearance. A symptom of eczema can also look like a rash around the mouth. Eczema on the lips is referred to simply as lip eczema or lip dermatitis. Commonly, lip eczema is from a reaction, such as an allergic reaction, to some type of external substance. A study in Spain showed that most cases of lip eczema are allergic contact dermatitis or atopic dermatitis. Further, cosmetics and topical medications were the main culprits (1).
Some people are more susceptible than others to develop eczema on the lips or on the skin around the lips. Therefore, there is a hereditary (genetic) factor associated with this skin condition. Lip eczema becomes a significant problem when it is chronic and difficult to resolve. When lip eczema is present, there is an unending dryness that does not respond to the typical over-the-counter lip balms. The lips appear red, visibly dry, flaky, and often peel.
Common cosmetic products have ingredients that often trigger lip eczema. For instance, the same lip balms some people use in an attempt to relieve dry, chapped lips actually can cause eczema or make it worse. Lanolin in lip products, such as lip balms, has been identified as an allergen causing lip eczema in some people. Beeswax is another component notorious for causing contact dermatitis. Fragrances are one of the main ingredients in cosmetics and lotions that cause skin irritation. Fragrances in lipstick products and lip balms can also trigger lip eczema.
You may be at a higher risk to develop eczema on your lips if you:
The good news is that lip eczema is treatable. To relieve lip eczema and reduce inflammation, some people are prescribed hydrocortisone cream, but once stopped, the problem often returns. Some opt for more natural remedies, such as shea butter or essential oils like lavender oil, to relieve the dryness and cracked lips. However, they often aren't sufficient eczema on the lips treatments.
MatrX B Response Gel contains natural ingredients with multiple skin protecting and healing functions. Our very own founder, Dr. Yazdani struggled with lip eczema for 10 years with no relief from a diversity of skin treatment products, including hydrocortisone cream. However, after twice daily application of MatrX B Response Gel, she noticed drastic improvement of lip dryness and the eczema resolved permanently. Avoiding products containing allergens and using products that promote skin health, such as MatrX B Response Gel, are viable options to address lip eczema.
Do you think you have eczema on your lips? Try Post Traumatic Response Gel for fast, non-toxic relief.
My condition is nevertheless different. White or yellowish liquid comes out of lips and it stores on it making lips skin dry and hard. And after 3 to 4 days it peels off hardly very irritable to get off the lips skin. And same things repeated. Same like above picture. I am facing this from 15 years. Nothing works like vaseline, oil, lip balm, moisturizing cream.
I have been having dry lips for 5 years especially in the middle of the top lip where my skin would dry, peel, fall then grow again and that is continuous. I have tried many lip creams, gels, oils but still have still peel. Please help
My lip gets torn from the middle, after that its skin gets peeled off, this action happens again and again, I have been sick for 2 years.
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My son seems to have this condition. The doctors prescribed him hydrocortisone and A&D cream. He is 6yrs old and we have applied for 8months now. It comes and go
Any advice?
Thank you Mercy Williams for your thoughtful feedback on the accomplishments of this Organic Nontoxic based Healing Gel, MatrX B.
Sir as for the past 2 years my lips getts cracking and starts peeling and it becoming white after drinking water or bathing can u plz tell me an reason why it is happening and tekk me an remedy for it
i’m not sure what had happen to my lips actually, they had dark line forming on my lips..
Very shameful please help am struggling to get the exact medicine to use I never used one of them except Vaseline jelly
I have lip dermititis for almost six years but still no cure please help me
I have had extreme burning lips for nearly 10 years. I’ve been to 3 dermatologists, used topical steroids and been through gallons of vaseline without improvement. There is usually no visible redness and have been on daily valacyclovir. Really appreciate any recommendations
Dear Ankit,
I suggest you seek expert care for your lip eczema. You may also reach out to me on this portal for a brief consult so I may guide you on therapies for your condition. Thank you for your comment.
Should I consult to the dermatologist because I have had this issue for 3 years
Which gel to put on the lips can u plz give the name plz help me red lips looks very shamey
Dear Linda,
Thank you for visiting our site and leaving your comment. I am certain The Response Gel is worth a try for your lip condition. Often the dermatitis is triggered by new cosmetics, coupled with dry winter weather. While aqauphor may help moisturize your lips, it is only a barrier cream to keep moisture in. I have not found at least in my own case that it helped heal the problem like The Response Gel. To this day, when my eczema flares up on my lips, I reapply for a few days, couple of times per day and it magically makes it go away again. I suffered with this issue for 10 years!!
Buy it today, apply on your lips 2-3 times per day for 14 days. Avoid using any other lipstick, chapstick, or other lip treatments. If you need a bit of extra moisture, try a bit of 100% pure coconut oil or you can continue with the aquaphor. Remember, no color for the 2 weeks.
Hope that helps and keep us posted on your progress.
i currently have a terrible flare up of lip eczema.. or lip dermatitis. I have not be able to set an appointment with a dermatologist so I’ve been getting treatment from my primary Dr.. so far with no avail..it just suddenly came on after Christmas, as I tried new lipsticks I rec’d for gifts… so 3 lip creams later from anti-fungal to hydro-cortisone lip creams/ointments. I’m going crazy with it. I’ve been living with Aquaphor daily, apply at least 10x a day.. as I am a person who HATES dry lips/skin.. Please, Please can this MatrXB Response gel help me????
Dr. Yazdani, thank you for the success story and research about the lip eczema cure, Matr X B Response Gel. A great number of people suffer the problem of lip eczema probably due to other medication side effect or certain food products that may not be suitable for some individuals. Dr. Yazdani, where can one buy Matr X B Response Gel?
Thank you for your true and honest revelation.
Please, feel free to email me for further question as needed.
Sincerely,
Mercy I. William
How long after Dr used the gel twice a day and did it resolve her lip eczema permanently?
How to relieve it?
How to relieve it?
Thank you for this very informative article. I did not know that there was a separate condition that existed called lip eczema. Now I know what it looks like and how to treat it.
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Taylor N Snelbaker
July 13, 2022
Hi I’m commenting due to my lips. I use vaseline lip therapy which seems to be the only thing that stops the redness. My lips seem to look normal occasionally but anytime I wipe my mouth my skin just wipes off I have to be careful what I eat due to my skin coming off. My skin seems to grow entirely back but then my bottom of my lip the top part starts getting very flaky and breaks and comes off when I’m eating then my lips get red and irritated again and seems to be an endless cycle that never ends. I hate that I have to watch what I eat and I hate that this keeps happening I have been dealing with this recurring issue for about a year now and want it to stop. Doesn’t matter what I try on my lips nothing works and a rash breaks out on my lip after all the skin comes off please point me in the right direction.. I also take daily valoclover, I also have hsv-1. I dont think that would cause the skin on my lips to constantly wipe off and be flaky and peel constantly or maybe I’m wrong.