Stop licking, biting, or picking at your lips
Use a plain petroleum jelly or fragrance-free lip balm often
Apply a cold compress for 5 to 10 minutes
Avoid spicy, salty, acidic, or very hot foods
Stay hydrated
Use a gentle, non-irritating lip cleanser if needed
Avoid new lip products, flavored balms, and matte lipsticks
Use SPF lip balm if sun exposure may be a factor
If the spots are from dryness, gently exfoliate only after they heal
If the spots are painful, blistering, spreading, or lasting more than 1 to 2 weeks, see a doctor or dentist
Seek urgent care if you have swelling, trouble breathing, fever, or signs of infection