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Whether the result of an accident or a nervous habit, biting your lips can cause them to crack and peel, making them sore. Fortunately, you can typically treat your lips with self-care remedies that will heal them within 2 to 3 weeks' time. If self-care remedies don't work, however, or if your lips show inflammation or other signs of infection, seek additional medical assistance from your primary care physician or a board-certified dermatologist.[1]
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Common Questions: Treating a Lip Bite
How can make my lips heal faster?
Apply a non-irritating lip balm made with ingredients that help heal lips, like petroleum jelly, shea butter, and mineral oil, throughout the day. Stay hydrated by drinking 11.5-15.5 cups (2.7-3.7 liters) of water each day, too.[21]
How do I stop biting my lip?
Recognize what emotions or behaviors trigger you to bite your lip. This helps you anticipate the biting and replace the behavior with something else, like chewing gum. Rewarding yourself as you gradually break the habit can help you stop biting your lip, too.[22]
How long does a bitten lip take to heal?
It can take up to 2 to 3 weeks for a bitten lip to heal. Apply a soothing lip balm and plenty of water to help speed up the healing process. Avoid biting or picking at your lips as they heal, too.[23]
How do you heal a bitten lip overnight?
Clean your lips with cool water to help speed up healing overnight. If your lips are bleeding, press the wound with a clean cloth until it stops.[24] Then, apply a non-irritating lip balm.[25]
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References
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/heal-dry-chapped-lips
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/heal-dry-chapped-lips
- ↑ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/13880200903062614
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/heal-dry-chapped-lips
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sore-or-dry-lips/
- ↑ https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=abr4267
- ↑ http://conditions.health.qld.gov.au/HealthCondition/condition/18/155/98/mouth-sores
- ↑ https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=85&contentid=p00918
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sore-or-dry-lips/
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/11111-nutrition-guidelines-to-improve-wound-healing
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammation
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/6-tips-to-protect-your-lips-from-the-cold/
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-you-can-tell-if-you-need-a-humidifier/
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/6-tips-to-protect-your-lips-from-the-cold/
- ↑ https://share.upmc.com/2017/02/chapped-lips-treatment-prevention/
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/heal-dry-chapped-lips
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sore-or-dry-lips/
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/heal-dry-chapped-lips
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/heal-dry-chapped-lips
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/heal-dry-chapped-lips
- ↑ https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2012/01/breaking-bad-habits
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/heal-dry-chapped-lips
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-busted-lip
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/heal-dry-chapped-lips
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