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Lower lip chapping

2016-04-16 19:04:40
I ve very dry and chapped lips for few years now. Everytime my lips get wet, they wud dry and crack quickly. Though i use lip moisturiser regularly, but its temporary. I can feel dead skin in my lips. What should i do to get my lip skin and color back. I ve consulted doctor before but with no help. What shud i do, can it be fungal or bacterial
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Avoid licking lips with tongue because that will worsen the situation. Use non fragrant lip balm every hour. Ensure you have sufficient water daily. If this doesn't help seek consultation from a skin specialist to rule out any other condition. Hope this helps. Regards, Dr Pinanky Jadhav, Pune

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