Health Room

Mrs. Kathy Chamberlin, RN, BSN

I am Kathleen Chamberlin RN.  I am starting my 21st year job sharing the school nurse position.  I have been a registered nurse for 40 years.  I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Indiana University.  I am proud to be a member of the OLP School staff.
 

October Post
It is chapped lip season again and the weather is often to blame.  Chapping is usually caused by low humidity, inside and out, windy conditions, dehydration, and extreme cold.  The outer layer of lips can lose moisture and flake off.  Lips can crack and bleed.  The corners of the mouth may crack..
To prevent or heal chaped lips:
-Apply petroleum jelly to lips tp retain moisture.
-use a lip balm with sun screen or block
-Avoid licking lips
-Drink plenty of fluids, especially water.
Other factors may cause chapped lips.  Medications, infections, and allergies.  Cosmetics, food, toothpastes, even reed musical instruments.  See your doctor if you feel something other than dyness is the cause.