Hi @hamakuaborn Welcome to Mayo Connect. Having lips that are dry and peeling is so painful. If you’ve exhausted all the over the counter aids such as Burt’s Bees lip balm, Aquaphor Lip Repair, Aloe ointments or petroleum jelly and nothing has helped, it’s time to call out the big guns.

Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream is a corticosteroid used to treat a variety of skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rashes. It helps reduce the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. While the label does say not to take internally or get in the eyes, as long as you apply a thin coating on the lips it is safe to use on your lips. There are times some of these meds can be used off-label with the guidance of your doctor.

Was this prescribed by a dermatologist NP? I hope you get some relief! Are you on any particular drugs or medications that is causing your lips to be so dry?