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Vermillion border of lip has small flakes at the edges all around and seem inflamed. when water touches my lips, they get white. what could this be?

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See your family doc: Several things could be the cause oif this condition. Without seeing the condition it's hard to give you an accurate answer.

Answered 3/3/2014

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