Re: Good god, my lips are falling off!!!


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Posted by Dan Bradley on January 19, 2001 at 11:55:00:

In Reply to: Good god, my lips are falling off!!! posted by Benjamin Schardt on January 19, 2001 at 00:24:51:

I've had the same problem that you're describing for years, and I haven't really found any cure for it, though I suppose that one must exist. I worked with dermatologists, etc., but everything they tried failed to succeed; some even made it worse. I would say that you'll just have to be assertive and hope that the area toughens up. The pain makes tuba playing a less-than-jolly experience, I know. Don't worry about your embouchure- that's not the problem. You just have sensitive skin. Lubing up your skin works to an extent, but it's not going to fix it- just make it slightly more comfortable. You might try growing some facial hair down there to see if it pads it or anything- an exprirament that I'm considering. Good luck, and email me if you find any solutions.

Dan B.
Cleveland, OH


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