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What do you suggest if i have dry lips, i do use lip balm, but it just lasts for half an hour or so, sometimes my lips get chapped, any suggestions?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dermatologist: See a dermatologist for a thorough medical evaluation and suggestions. Any medical problems, medications, and do you hydrate enough?
Answered 6/20/2018
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Protect your lips: Do not lick your lips, drink lots of fluids, avoid contact with irritants and practice breathing through your nose. If no improvement, dry lips may indicate an underlying problem and evaluation by your PCP is warranted. Take care.
Answered 6/20/2018
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