Lately my lips have been dry around the edges and at times feel itchy and sore. what is it?

its not a cold sore. it doesn't have anything inside, just feels sore and itchy at times....

Schmoopie Pie <3	ur lips are just chapped..need moisturized..heat in ur house and even the cold outside can create this..lets not forget hot showers can also cause this...drys out ur lips
latngurlnoct	Use Chapstick. That is called chapped lips if you didnt know. you can find them in wallgreens. the pharmasy store.
thenextarmani@sbcglobal.net	Do you lick your lips alot? It's probably just sore from the air and cracked because they are chapped. Try Cococare Cocoa Butter Lip Balm
blackgirl05	probably because of the weather just try some Carmex medicated Chapstick it not that serious if it don't work after a week then see a doctor
parasdaman1	I don't mind. You can still kiss me. haha
bug927	Are you drinking enough water? Lack of proper water intake gives me the same problem.
asterham	Not moisturiesed enough probably. Use chap stick or vasalean more often.
k9	see a doctor
CaliDoc	you are describing Angular Chelitis, which is a fungal infection at the corners of the mouth. It has been described as cuts/soreness/chapping just at the corners of the mouth, which gets worse with things like flossing. The itch makes it even more suspicious of fungal involvement. Easy treatment: Buy Lamisil or Lotramin (or any other anti-fungal cream) and apply it to the corners of your mouth three times a day and before bed. It should clear up in a few days. It is very rare to require pills for this condition, unless you have immune suppression. Best of luck!
sally	Go to the doctor and get it checked out.
Darling32103	Drink lots of water. It will go away. I get that all the time when I'm dehydrated.
gemsforjoie	Sounds like dry Skin. Are you drinking enough water? Try Carmex on it, or blistex to help soothe and moisturize it. Is the skin cracking? There are a few other conditions that do that too.
quovaziay	Cotton mouth. blistex or Carmex (well Carmex is addictive)
MAHEN	u have cold sores. It is caused by a virus. Go to drug store and ask for any cold sore cream that a lot of white Camphor. It is the best cure.
ctf1800	Cracking, splitting, or chapping at the corners of the mouth or lips Lips commonly become chapped from harsh weather, such as drying winds, icy cold, sunburn, or very hot temperatures. Often home treatment can protect and soften your lips, allowing them to heal. Cracks and splits in the corner of your mouth may be caused by: * Licking your lips. * Biting the corners of your mouth. * Thumb-sucking in children. * Overclosure of your mouth if you don't have teeth or dentures. Cracking and splitting at the corner of your mouth might mean you may have angular cheilitis, a condition that can be caused by: * Infections. Fungal infections are the most common, but viral or bacterial infections can also occur. * Nutritional deficiency of vitamin B. * iron-deficiency anemia. Treatment for cracking and splitting depends on the cause and can include antifungal and antibiotic medication, vitamins, construction of dentures for persons without teeth, and protecting lips with ointments or moisturizers. It may be tempting to lick your lips to moisten them when they are chapped. Try not to do this because it is likely to make your symptoms worse.