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A member asked:
I spend a lot of time in the pool. my mouth ends (sides) harden and crack..how to prevent this?
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Moisturize: Due to the chemicals in the pool water, and also possibly your own skin 'makeup', you may be more prone to having the sides of your lips 'crack'. Simply using a waterproof lip balm will greatly help. You must keep your lips moisturized, as they are drying out, which is causing the problem. A dentist can also prescribe a medicine if it's a fungal infection that can often be the culprit.
Answered 9/4/2013
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