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A member asked:
Ive had dry lips for about a week. applying blistex or vaseline every hour or so. not much helps and corner of my lip feels sore and is red. could it be herpes?
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Might be lip eczema: Persistent chapped lips might be lip eczema, which can be treated like skin eczema, using hydrocortisone plus Vaseline or Aquaphor to retain moisture. Sometimes, lipsticks or lip sunscreen chemicals are causing an allergic reaction on the lips. Other times, a person is a primary lip-licker (it's her habit). Once cracked, lips get irritated by some foods and juices. A doctor can sort things out.
Answered 9/22/2019
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