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Cheilitis is the medical term used to describe chapped or cracked lips. It is characterised by lips that are dry, cracked, and scaly with one or more fissures. It is a commonly encountered condition and heals within a few days. Cheilitis is caused by multiple reasons such as change in weather, constant licking of lips, side effects of certain medications, nutrient deficiency etc. Based on the causes, the treatment options are availed.
