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 ...

Ouch. You part your lips ever so slightly and you’re suddenly reminded of the painful sore in the corner of your mouth. The irritating cracks are medically known as angular cheilitis, a common ...

Having cracked and sore lips isn't just uncomfortable and unsightly, as it can be truly disheartening. But the cause of this common ailment might be more surprising than you think. A skin specialist, ...

Having dry, chapped lips already feels uncomfortable, but imagine having the corners of your mouth get so dehydrated they end up cracking.

Podcaster Saron Olkaba’s viral TikTok, “Pigmented Contact Cheilitis,” has sparked a conversation about a lip reaction some people experience but may have never heard of: pigmented contact cheilitis, ...

Allergic contact cheilitis (ACC) is a type of inflammatory condition affecting the lips, primarily induced by allergens present in cosmetic products, dental materials, and other topical agents. ACC ...

Squamous cell carcinoma of the lip often develops from a precancerous lesion called actinic cheilitis. Both conditions can cause changes in the color and texture of your lip. Your outlook is best with ...

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A popular lip balm is being hailed as a must-have by shoppers prone to cold sores - and it's available for less than £10 ...