Published on 12, July, 2020
I’m quite poorly at the moment with numerous infections and shingles. I’ve had the fan on 24/7 for two weeks now and this combined with probably meds or my illnesses, have made my lips so sore. They’re cracked, bleeding, swollen and now going numb. I cannot bear the feel of Vaseline or lip balm due to sensory issues. Anyone else ever had this problem and anything they can suggest that may work for someone who cannot stand the feel of creams or oily things? Maybe an impossible question but just figure I’d ask!
Thanks :)
I can't really recommend something that isn't a cream I'm afraid but what I use I don't consider 'oily': Epaderm ointment.
Thankyou! I will give it a go. Just researched it as desperately need something moisturising that I can cope with! Will try it out :)
Oh I get really bad cracked skin on my fingers too. I struggle so much with moisturiser and soap etc due to the feeling of it… I like the idea that the epaderm isn’t oily! Thank you :)
I hope you can use it OK.
I have very dry irritating skin and Epaderm products were recommended by an NHS dermatologist.
The ointment is wonderful when the skin on my fingers sometimes cracks.
Good luck!