Lip cancer is an oral cancer that first develops on the lips, usually causing an open sore or painful lump. Initial warning signs of lip cancer can be hard to recognize. As the cancer progresses, ...

SPF lip balms are key. Because the skin of the lips is so thin, they are prone to sunburn. Symptoms may include flakiness, itching, and swelling. Treatment involves anti-inflammatory topicals and ...

Before every summer picnic and beach trip, you probably slather your child with sunscreen. But you might be forgetting an important area prone to burning: the lips. Your lips (especially the lower lip ...

A previously healthy, 14-year-old girl is admitted to the hospital after complaints of painful swelling of her lower lip, with periodic spotty, blood-tinged drainage from several discrete areas with ...

My lips are always dry, and I’m applying lip balm on repeat. Could this be exacerbating the problem? Every winter it’s the same: The wind whips. Your lips crack. So you reach for lip balm and wonder — ...

During winter, many patients arrive feeling frustrated, having tried countless lip balms with little or no lasting relief. Cracked, sore lips can affect comfort, confidence, and even daily activities ...

It can be a helpful barrier between your lips and the cold wind, but not all products are created equal. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: My lips are always ...