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A member asked:

Causes of dryness around the mouth ? note, the lips are not chapped and the dryness is only around the mouth.

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Several: There are medical conditions which lead to underproduction of salivary mucous.There are also some medications that can do this as a side effect.I would wright down all the medications & supplements you take and schedule a visit with your doc.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 8/28/2016

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