Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : June 9, 2016, 5:41 PM
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Your pout can tell a lot about your overall health than just giving you a selfie with thousand likes on Facebook. Dry lips and sores could mean that you have an underlying health condition. Well-known dermatologist Dr Ravindra Jadeja tells you more about the state of your lips.
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Swollen lips: If your lips are swollen, you may blame your new lipstick shade. Swollen lips are often a sign of an allergic reaction. The food you eat may also sometimes lead to a reaction.
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Cracked lips: If you are nutrient deficient, it may sometimes show up on your lips. If you develop painful cracks or your lips suddenly get dry, you could be low on zinc, iron, vitamin B3 and B6.
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Sores: If you are always stressed out there are good chances that you will see cold sores popping up on your lips. If you are always exhausted or are working too much, cold sores can certainly crop up. A sore anywhere on your lips can also indicate oral cancer. And because early detection is crucial in treating cancer you might want to visit a doctor immediately.
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Dry lips: It is not only the dry weather that is stripping the moisture from your lips, but there are good chances that you are dehydrated. When you are dehydrated, it can show up as parched lips.
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Bumps on lips: You might also notice painful bumps on our lips if you have had a cold. The bumps could be a sign that your immune system is going down.
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Cracks on corners of the mouth: If you are drooling, painful cracks may develop on the corners of your lips. If you wear dentures or just drop saliva uncontrollably from your mouth, moisture can collect in the corners of your mouth leading to a yeast infection. The yeast that grows can show up as a cut.
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