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It's been 3-4 months now I am having lip dryness issues flakes comes out every morning itichness on the upper and lower lip I took medication so it went but it has come back lips becomes hard and then flaky
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Don't worry...you are suffering from  chronic cheilitis causing this lip dryness.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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