Chronic Dry, Chapped, Cracked Lips/Cracked Corners

[Wanderer21]

Hi. I'm 20 years old and I have been suffering watching chapped, cracked, dehydrated lips ever since I recovered from Anorexia Nervosa at age 16. So 4 years!!!
Prior to the eating disorder, my lips were NEVER this dry and chapped. I'm Nigerian and have naturally full, plump, big lips so the Angular Cheilitis has DRAMATICALLY damged my lips. Since age 18, I've been going to digfy dermatologists and NONE of them have EVER found a cute for my problem and have dismissed and neglected my lip concern. I've tried everything single lip balm, moisturizer, Lanolin, pertrolatum (Vaseline), Bag balm Aquaphor, pretty much every Lil balm you can think of. I previously used hydrocortisone and triamcinolone but the side effects include permanent lip thinning. Now, I've been taking Vitamin B2 supplement because I've heard itcan help reverse angular cheilitis and chapped lips. Its been about 5 days and the corners of my lips are in EXTREME PAIN. I don't know if the symptoms get worse before they get better😭😭😭

[Wanderer21]

I'm going to delete this useless thread. So much for a young black women like me asking for sincere advice related to my chronic wrinkled, chapped, and dehydrated lips and I've gotten nothing but derailment and insignificant responses. The two other people that suggested vitamins related to zinc never responded to my pm's but I'm sure they're active other topics on this forum. At least now I know that women aren't reliable when it comes to skincare advice because they deem others as a threat and competition, especially when age and race is the factor.

[YesQueen]

no threat or competition here
Zinc is cheap, try it. But I think you are focusing way too much on this

[Amortentia]

I used to suffer from this, my lips are still pretty dry and need a lot of balm but there not sore and cracked anymore.

I see that vit B deficiency has been mentioned but not B9, which is a folate deficiency. It's unusual to have this on its own but it does cause all sorts of problems. I have to take a massive prescription dose and I don't get lip sores anymore.

[RebeccaCloud9]

I've just seen this thread and have read post after post of people trying to give you advice. Just because none of it has helped, you seem to have taken this way over the top and are now accusing pps of jealousy and racism. What exactly were you hoping for on this thread? Posters have suggested various lip balms and treatments as well as possible supplements or tests that may help. I can't see what else you were hoping for. It must be really horrid having pain in your lips (But honestly from the photos, they really don't look horrendous at all) and I truly hope you get some relief, but no need to attack the women who have simply tried to help you.

[BusterGonad]

A bit over the top there @Wanderer21 but whatever floats your boat. Adios 👋🏻

[RockinHippy]

Wanderer you are fucking rude & demanding attention to your post. People have lives & often in here, far worse health problems than chapped lips, so try thinking about that next time you decide to give attitude over people not jumping when you say so.

I cba replying to your chip on the shoulder rudeness anymore 🤨

[LoafofSellotape]

There's nothing major wrong with your lips ,what are you on about?

Try blue Nivea.

[NoYo]

I suffered with similar before being diagnosed with very low B12 (pernicious anaemia)
The only thing that worked for me was Melrose stick from amazon. Cleared up the cracks within 3 days. I always have it handy now. May be worth a try? About £4.

[Tasharuby1]

Lots of Derms suggest Vaseline but that makes mine worse.