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What causes chapped lips on a child?

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Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healy answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Many things: From running and getting wind chapped, to dehydration to getting them dry when you mouth breathe when you have a cold.

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Answered 4/30/2016

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