A closeup of a model's lips. There are all kinds of reasons your lips might be chapped. The universally annoying and uncomfortable situation of a dry, flaky, tight, cracked pout might be due to cold ...

ARE MY LIPS just really chapped? Do I have cold sores? These questions probably come to mind when you notice painful cracks in the corners of your mouth. But, more than likely, this dryness and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Angular cheilitis is one of the banes of dermatologists' existence!” says dermatologist Renée A. Beach, MD, FRCPC. “It's a ...

Background: Allergic contact cheilitis may appear after exposure to different substances, including dental materials, toothpastes, cosmetics, foods and medications. Objective: To compare the rate of ...

Actinic cheilitis (AC) is a precancerous lip lesion caused by ultraviolet (UV) exposure from the sun or indoor tanning beds. Lips may become very dry, inflamed, or sandpapery, and often have white ...