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Is it true that chapstick makes dry lips even worse? have very bad chap lips to the point they bust open and bleed at times. nothing seems to help.
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No: Chap stick should not necessarily make your lips worse and dry. See dr if severe dryness for an evaluation of other causes.
Answered 3/27/2013
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Try vasoline: Do not lick your lips. That makes it worse. Keep applying vasoline petroleum jelly to your lips throughout the day.
Answered 7/23/2013
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