Dry lips may be caused by allergy to toothpaste

What is it about?

Dry lips are a relatively common problem. Sometimes caused by dry weather or habit licking . But some other times it's an allergy and unless one remembers that, the problem will not be diagnosed and will continue. In this case mint was the allergen and its avoidance led to its disappearance without the need of creams or treatments of any sort.

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Why is it important?

Allergy patch tests are essential in cheilitis.Whenever a problem like this arises it's essential to be referred to the nearest patch testing clinic which can solve the problem forever and without any medication. Mint is a common component of toothpastes but also an allergen.