Hi Healer96, I have exfoliative cheilitis and posted about my condition many years ago in 2004. I have been treating (not curing) my condition by applying a nightly moisturizer and having the skin partially slide off in the morning. I just recently begun perusing the site again and have been encouraged by your case and also those using aloe vera and apple cider vinegar. I did want to stop using the aloe vera as it was initially very drying. I decided to incorporate a daily moisturizer and now the aloe vera is tolerable. I have been using aloe vera and apple cider vine ...
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I read posts occasionally, and have to admit this is one of the most encouraging signs to healing this condition. I realize it is not a cure, but to control peeling is a big step in the right direction. If we can avoid peeling the skin on our lips, we can give them a chance to heal. I am thinking outloud: -What about combining this cream with something that can be taken internally to help the lips like Vitamin B Complex, Evening Primrose Oil, Zinc, or Fish Oil? -You have mentioned that citric acid is the key ingredient to treating your lips. As a less expensive alternativ ...
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One thing I have found relief with is exfoliating my lips on a nightly basis using petroleum jelly. I put a thick coating on my lips before I go to sleep, and then gently remove the flaking skin in the morning when I wake up. I too am self-conscious when other people lick their lips in front of me, because I feel they are doing it after looking at the condition of my lips. Take care   [End]
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Yes, I took propolis about 6 years ago, for about 3 months. I was up to 6 capsules per day under the direction of someone I trusted. Propolis has excellent properties and it cured somebody’s eczema, but it did not cure my exfoliative cheilitis.   [End]
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I came across this website that claims to be offerring a cure specifically for cheilitis. https://www.hnmrc.net/pd452639375.shtml?categoryId=25 They report 20 out of 24 patients had a full recovery from cheilitis. Has anybody tried their product? I am considering a purchase. A one month full treatment costs $US 89.95. It sounds too good to be true but I hope it is true.   [End]
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Hi alesiom11, I was viewing your cheilitis pictures and my problem is exactly the same as yours. I have been exploring the amalgam filling theory; however, I am certain that this problem was caused by taking the powerful acne drug, Accutane. My thinking is that my fillings might be a roadblock to curing this problem. Did you by any chance take Accutane???? Or does anybody else have Accutane-induced cheilitis????   [End]
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I am glad to hear that your lips are improving. Right now, I am trying homeopathy to help with my lips as well as taking flax and evening primrose oil. I haven’t found a cure either but my condition is more manageable. You may find these web pages helpful. It’s about people who suffer from peeling lips from accutane/roaccutane. There are many of us who suffer from this problem. http://www.xsorbit1.com/users/davec//index.cgi?board=aaftc&action=display&num... or http://www.xsorbit1.com/users/davec//index.cgi?board=treatr&action=display&nu... take care ©†ƒ……•™¼‡_Or ...
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I also suffer from cheilitis which was caused from taking the acne drug Accutane. I wanted to know how many of you on the forum have taken Accutane? I am currently seeing a homeopath to help treat my cheilitis. ©†ƒ……•™¼‡_Original_Message_¾€š½ž¢«»¬ï°© I also suffer from cheilitis which was caused from taking the acne drug Accutane. I wanted to know how many of you on the forum have taken Accutane? I am currently seeing a homeopath to help treat my cheilitis.   [End]
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