Swollen lips may be caused by allergic reactions, injuries, chapping or sunburn, infections, and cysts called mucoceles. The swelling comes from either inflammation or built-up fluid under the skin.

Read on to find out the causes of blackheads, how to treat them, and which face washes work best at eliminating them! What are blackheads, anyway? Blackheads are a type of acne. Your face is covered ...

It’s important to be gentle when treating blackheads on dark skin tones. Never squeeze, poke, or pop blackheads. Rough treatment can cause more inflammation and increase the risk of hyperpigmentation.

It's an unfortunate fact of life: Chapped lips happen to good people. Sometimes you can pinpoint the reason, like you ran out of your favorite lip product, but other times you may not have a clue why ...

As summer approaches, many of us enjoy the warmth and sunshine, but it’s essential to remember that our lips can suffer just as much from sun exposure as our skin. While most people diligently apply ...

Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner explains how lip balm could be damaging your lips. QUESTION: Hey Dr Zac, I’m addicted to my lip balm. I apply it ...

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. I stash lip balm everywhere: ...

Squamous cell carcinoma of the lip often develops from a precancerous lesion called actinic cheilitis. Both conditions can cause changes in the color and texture of your lip. Your outlook is best with ...