11 year old has dry, itchy lips....with sores below her bottom lip?

Do any adults in the house have the same thing. If so I would be more worried about that.

Coach

If I am unsure about something medical going on with my kids I try this site... it can be very helpful. (Often)

http://www.webmd.com/diseases_and_conditions/sympt...

I say take her to the doctor, even if it is just badly chapped lips. With the 'crusty' sores she has now got some infected little wounds going and he may be able to prescribe some horrible tasting cream to put on so she will STOP LICKING.

Of course you can tell her to stop licking, but short of using a rubber band to tie her tongue to her tonsils you are not going to get her to do it. It is an unconscious action. You could gag her. Hmmm.... No, children's services would be all over you for that. Nasty cream from doctor, drinking a lot more water and wearing lip balm (chapstick) every day once she gets better.

Hope it helps!

Jen

There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both virus types can cause sores around the mouth (herpes labialis) and on the genitals (genital herpes). Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).

Cold sores sometimes called fever blisters, are groups of small blisters on the lip and around the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red, swollen, and sore. The blisters may break open, leak a clear fluid, and then scab over after a few days. They usually heal in several days to 2 weeks.

The herpes simplex virus usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. It is usually spread when a person touches a cold sore or touches infected fluid—such as from sharing eating utensils or razors, kissing an infected person, or touching that person's saliva. A parent who has a cold sore often spreads the infection to his or her child in this way. Cold sores can also be spread to other areas of the body.

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Lots of kids get this kind of chapping in dry weather from licking their lips or sucking their bottom lip compulsively. It will only go away with time if she stops licking them. In the meantime try using something moisturising like Blistex Balm in a tube or Vasaline on the area to keep it from drying out and itching.

If she won't wear lip balm than there's a cream you can get from the doctors or try the pharmacy which is just an extra strong moisturiser. You put it on at night and about three days later it's all gone. My 5 year old does the same. (Fucidin Cream)

My daughter has the same problem. Neosporin for around the mouth and Carmax for the lips works real good. For some reason Chapstick actually made the problem worse. Also tell her not to pick at it or keep licking her lips as this will also make it worse.

She is getting sores from licking her dry lips. Buy her some lip gloss or balm, and tell her to STOP licking her lips, especially outside. This has happened to both my daughters.

Very common problem in young children. Put vaseline on day and night and it should disappear in a few days. Get her some vaseline in the squeeze tube to use while she's at school.

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Could be impetigo...a minor, highly contagious skin disease. Might be eczema, and allergic reaction. Take her to Dr. Baking soda paste may help the itch. Good luck.