Men & Lip Care – The Forgotten Area

🧔 “Men & Lip Care – The Forgotten Area”

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Let’s admit it – most men don’t give a second thought to their lips.

Face wash? ✅

Hair gel? ✅

Perfume? ✅

Lip balm?… Naah, that’s for girls – right?

Wrong.

At Dr. Rizwan’s Skin, Cosmetic & Laser Clinic, we’ve seen it all – dry, cracked, bleeding lips… and when we ask,

“Do you use a lip balm?”

Most men say, “Nahi, zarurat nahi padti.”

But the truth is – lip care is skin care. And yes, men need it too.

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👄 Why Are Men’s Lips Often Ignored?

1. No habit from childhood – Boys aren’t told to use lip balm like girls are.

2. Cultural myth – Many think it looks “feminine” to apply anything on lips.

3. Lack of awareness – They don’t know lips can tan, burn, or age faster too.

4. They don’t feel dryness until it’s bleeding – And then they panic!

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🧪 What Happens If You Don’t Care for Lips?

• Cracks in corners of lips (Angular cheilitis)

• Peeling skin on lips

• Black, pigmented lips (especially from smoking or sun)

• Burning or stinging with spicy food

• Cold sores getting worse

• Uncomfortable while kissing or talking

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🌞 Sun Damage on Lips? Yes, It’s Real!

Lips don’t have melanin (natural pigment) like the rest of your skin.

So when you’re out in sun – on bike, in cricket ground, or just walking – your lips burn faster.

Result:

Darkening, tanning, dryness, and early aging.

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👨‍⚕️ Lip Problems We Often Treat in Men:

✅ Lip pigmentation (due to smoking or sun)

✅ Lip dryness & flakiness

✅ Repeated lip licking habit (causes irritation)

✅ Allergic reactions to toothpaste or lip products

✅ Fungal infections in lip corners

✅ Lip eczema or cold sores

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🧴 Men’s Lip Care Routine – Simple & Quick:

1. Use a lip balm daily

Pick one with:

• SPF 15 or more (yes, lips need sun protection too!)

• No fragrance or colour (look for “for men” or “unisex” versions)

Apply morning and night – especially after brushing.

2. Don’t lick your lips

Saliva dries them more – it’s a trap.

3. Drink enough water

Dehydration shows first on your lips.

4. Avoid flavored toothpaste if lips feel irritated

Switch to plain or herbal ones.

5. Quit smoking or reduce intake

Tobacco = dark, dull, cracked lips.

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🛑 What Not to Do

🚫 Don’t scrub lips with brush or salt

🚫 Don’t apply lemon or toothpaste on dark lips (internet hacks are risky)

🚫 Don’t use expired balms or makeup

🚫 Don’t ignore bleeding cracks – see a doctor

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🔍 Pigmented Lips? Here’s What Can Help:

At our clinic, we offer:

• Lip depigmentation peels (safe and gentle)

• Laser toning for lip lightening

• Prescription creams (non-steroid)

All safe, painless, and done under dermatologist care.

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Real Talk:

Lip care isn’t about looking pretty.

It’s about feeling comfortable, looking healthy, and preventing bigger issues.

So next time you step out with perfume on your neck and gel in your hair – ask yourself:

“What did I do for my lips today?”

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📍 Visit Dr. Rizwan’s Skin, Cosmetic & Laser Clinic – Shahjahanpur

We offer full men’s skincare – not just face, but lips too.

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#LipCareForMen

#MenDeserveSoftLipsToo

#DrRizwanKnowsMenSkin

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Because cracked lips don’t look cool. Healthy ones do.