How to Heal a Split Lip
Wash your hands.. Wash the wound with water and mild soap.. Place a cold compress on the split.
Steps
1
Wash your hands.
Wash your hands.
2
Wash the wound with water and mild soap.
Wash the wound with water and mild soap.
3
Place a cold compress on the split.
Place a cold compress on the split.
4
Assess the injury.
Assess the injury.
5
Dab on a topical analgesic ointment.
Dab on a topical analgesic ointment.
6
Apply a liquid bandage or suture strip.
Apply a liquid bandage or suture strip.
7
Seek emergency treatment.
Seek emergency treatment.
8
Dab with a saline-soaked cotton ball.
Dab with a saline-soaked cotton ball.
9
Apply a turmeric paste.
Apply a turmeric paste.
10
Avoid irritating foods.
Avoid irritating foods.
11
Keep your fingers and tongue away.
Keep your fingers and tongue away.
12
Talk with your doctor or dentist.
Talk with your doctor or dentist.
13
Apply a zinc-based cream to your lips.
Apply a zinc-based cream to your lips.
14
Apply lip balm.
Apply lip balm.
15
Increase your water intake.
Increase your water intake.
16
Use toothpaste and mouthwash for dry mouths.
Use toothpaste and mouthwash for dry mouths.
17
Use a humidifier.
Use a humidifier.
18
Monitor your medications.
Monitor your medications.
19
Take a multivitamin.
Take a multivitamin.
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