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Which lip balm helps chapped lips without triggering a cold sore?

I am on Accutane and my lips stay super dry and cracked, and I get nervous because chapped lips seem to invite a fever blister for me. I am trying to find a balm with spf that keeps my lips soft and calm as part of my daily prevention routine. What have you all found that feels gentle and does not seem to stress your lips into a flare?

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1 CozyTrail93 · 2d ago

I keep it simple with a plain fragrance free balm and reapply a lot, and I add an spf one before going outside since sun seems to be a trigger for me.

2 WarmFox72 · 2d ago

When my lips get that tight dry feeling I go extra gentle, avoid picking or peeling, and I keep up my daily lysine habit for general wellness, which helps me feel more settled.

2 AlpineCedar87 · 2d ago

I stick to one balm I trust and never share it or use the same tube during a flare, and I always dab with a clean finger to keep things clean.

2 RuggedAspen47 · 2d ago

Reflected sun is sneaky, it got me on holiday last year.

3 Alex (Labisan) · 2d ago

Welcome. The two things worth knowing early: it is very common, and it is far more preventable than most people realise.

2 ClearBirch99 · 1d ago

Welcome, and do not feel low, it is so common and manageable.

1 WarmFalcon28 · 21h ago

Congrats on the good run, that is a real achievement.