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A 20-year-old female asked:

Why are my lips always peeling? what should i use as a good moisturizer? vaseline and carmax does not work (of course).

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Dr. Michael Perez
Dr. Michael Perezanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Lip balm: Drink plenty of fluids, avoid mouth breathing, and review medications you are taking. Prevention is the best way to deal with this. Use lip balm always especially during cold weather, or hot environments.
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