The Surprising Health Warning You Shouldn’t Ignore If Your Lips Are Constantly Dry or Cracked
Many people blame winter for their dry, cracked lips, but experts say persistent chapping could sometimes signal a hidden health issue.
A TikTok creator shared that her lips stayed painfully cracked for months until a dental hygienist suggested it might be angular cheilitis, a condition often caused by yeast or bacteria at the corners of the mouth. After trying antifungal treatment, her symptoms quickly improved.
Health experts say angular cheilitis can cause cracks, redness, pain, or crusting at the corners of the lips, and may be linked to infections, vitamin deficiencies, or excess moisture.
Most chapped lips are harmless, but if dryness doesn’t heal, becomes painful, or causes cracks, doctors recommend getting it checked to rule out an underlying issue.
