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Can peeling your lips on a constant basis be bad for your lips?

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Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Not particularly : Use some lip balm / Vaseline Proper hydration

Answered 9/23/2016

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Recommendation : Peeling your lips constantly definitely not good habits and not good for lips. You have to stop it and use lubricant constantly.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 9/24/2016

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