There are a number of uncomfortable and embarrassing symptoms that affect sufferers of eczema. Many of the sufferers claim that swollen lips cause more discomfort and embarrassment than any of the other symptoms put together. Swollen lips dont just look bad, they can also hinder the speech and possibly even limit what the person can eat.
The form of eczema that affects the lips is known as cheilitis. This causes roughness to the lips and can make them very sensitive, causing them to itch. Contrary to popular belief, this type of eczema is by no means contagious.