2020年3月3日 · Although chapsticks and lip balms are often used on dry, chapped lips, they may actually trigger allergic reactions on the lips, known as allergic contact dermatitis or cheilitis. Brands such as Burt's Bees, EOS, Blistex, and Carmex may all trigger reactions in some people due to the flavorings and fragrance additives.

2022年11月23日 · For someone who has sensitive skin, the one product I never thought twice about using was my Chapstick. I would always carry around a tube with me to help soothe my dry, flaky lips throughout the year.

2024年11月14日 · People may also use the term “lipstick cheilitis” to refer to ACC. This is because several ingredients in lipsticks may act as an irritant or allergen. This article examines the possible causes,...

Yes, you can develop an allergy to lip balm with regular use. This is known as allergic contact dermatitis. It is caused by specific ingredients (e.g., allergens or irritants) in lip balm products. Typical symptoms include swelling of the lips, a dry scaly rash, redness, cracking, burning lip sensation, and itching of the affected area.

2015年10月2日 · Upon more research I discovered it is extremely common to develop an allergy to beeswax, especially if you are a faithful user of chapsticks. Your skin can eventually become sensitized to beeswax, and over time with consistent use develop an allergy. This is what seemed to be going on here. I was constantly slathering on chapstick 24/7.

2016年10月30日 · If you think that your chapped lips could by caused by an allergic reaction to your lip balm, try avoiding the offending balm for a month. There should be a big improvement about a week after the irritant is gone.

Inflammation of the lips is called cheilitis and can be caused by irritation or allergic reactions. Vaseline may help. Allergic contact dermatitis and lip rashes may be due to flavorings in chapsticks, lip balms, toothpaste and food, preservatives in makeup, and other substances.

Acute allergic contact cheilitis may mimic contact urticaria, with swelling and small blisters within minutes of contact with the allergen. The reaction may spread to the face and neck. The chronic form, however, presents with redness, scaling or dryness, and itch. This may be …

Allergic contact dermatitis is a contact allergy. It occurs when the skin makes contact with an allergen. This triggers an immune system response. It causes a skin reaction, such as an itchy rash. This can develop from repeat exposures to the allergen. Common allergens include: Plants such as poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.

Cheilitis is the name given to inflamed lips. What is allergic contact cheilitis? Allergic contact cheilitis is allergic contact dermatitis affecting the lip (s). It is due to a type IV hypersensitivity reaction following contact with an allergen and usually presents as an eczema -like inflammation of the outer lip or vermilion margin.