I've been struggling with my lips being dry, chapped, and sticky pretty much all year round. It's honestly driving me crazy! Sometimes they're so dry that they hurt, and they're always sticky, which makes speaking really frustrating. I've even attached some photos. Any idea what's going on or what I can do about it?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

MBBS
3+ Yrs

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visit dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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