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Hi, over the past few days i have noticed that my lips have become swollen. at first i wondered if i was allergic to any thing but i haven't tried anything new. my lips are now less swollen however i now have extremely cracked and bruised lips. (they have

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Chapping?: Unlikely allergy if no other symptoms, but hard to say without more info. With a HealthTap Prime virtual consult, you can upload photos, which would be helpful. What you describe sounds most like chapping from sun exposure.

Answered 1/3/2016

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Details matter: Something may have caused irritation or allergy. For example, I have seen people get this by rubbing mango against their teeth. If the person is allergic to "poison" ivy they may react against the skin of the mango. A careful and detailed review of activities and contacts might reveal what happened.

Answered 9/14/2015

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