 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Dear Minnie,
Not sure if this is your problem or this will help at all, but a long time ago I learned that any lip product that has "petrolatum" in it will cause the lips to dry out. It actually sucks the moisture out. Amazing as it may seem, most "Vaseline" products and many other brands are petroleum based. Even Chap Stick has it. I think thatt Bonnie Belle (sp) is one brand that has no petrolatum in it.
Check the ingredints in what you are using and try switching. If you can't find anything in your area, send me your address. I always stock up when I ski out west where these are more readily available and I'm pretty sure that I have extras in the house. I'll send you one.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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