Often pluck dry skin on the lips? Know the Triggers and Solutions According to Experts

Liputan6.com, Jakarta – Pulling dry skin on the lips is often done by many people. Sometimes this habit is done unconsciously. Starting from pulling it out with your own fingers, to pulling it directly using your teeth.

“Pickling the dry skin of the lips is a fairly common phenomenon from time to time. This disorder is known as skin-picking disorder, which is actually a body-focused, repetitive behavior problem,” says dermatologist and psychiatrist Evan Rieder, MD, FAAD. Bustle on Wednesday, (6/10/21).

Evan explained, skin-picking disorder It can be described by compulsive skin pulling behavior. Not only on the lips, this habit can also be done along with nail biting, trichotillomania, and other disorders in the obsessive-compulsive spectrum.

“It’s also characterized by repeated attempts to stop the behavior with no visible results. Difficulty stopping it also comes with it,” says Evan.

Although the habit of plucking dry skin on the lips can be experienced by anyone, this habit is actually more common in those who already have dermatitis problems such as irritation of the lips before. It can also be triggered by the habit of licking the lips repeatedly.

“Skin barrier or the outermost layer of the skin may be damaged. Lips can also turn red, appear like scales, become irritated, and even itch,” said Evan.

According to Evan, there are many triggers for this behavior of plucking dry skin on the lips. Such as chapped lips, itching, inflammation, dry skin, and stress. Lips that look dry or cracked can also be a sign of several things, from vitamin deficiency to infection.

Some lip beauty products that contain certain ingredients can also contribute to dryness or Dry lips.

“There are several studies showing that there is a genetic role from the family for this behavior. But of course, environmental factors, temperament, and stress play a role in developing such conditions,” said Evan.

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