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I have got cut on one side of my lips and dryness around the lips also .. it's a little unconforfortable when i eat spicy food..why does it recur?

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Dr. J. patrick Tokarz answered

Saliva: Once you get a " crack: " in lips , it gets irritated by saliva . Cover with vaseline frequently and try to avoid licking the area.

Answered 9/25/2013

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A member asked:

I have got cut on one side of my lips and dryness around the lips also .. it's a little unconforfortable when i eat spicy food..why does it recur?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. patrick Tokarz answered

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