There are a few reasons why you might have dry lips in pregnancy. “Hormonal changes with elevated progesterone and estrogen ...

Chapped lips — dry, scaly, or cracked — can happen for a number of reasons. Find out what’s causing the irritation and how to treat it.

Chapped lips are pretty much what the name suggests: lips that are dry and appear cracked. It's often a catch-all term describe dry, flaky, cracked and sore lips.

Chapped lips (often called “cheilitis” in prescription information booklets, so look out for that) are sometimes such a rare side-effect that it isn’t listed, or isn’t listed prominently.

The problem with cracked or chapped lips is how easily they dry out. Think of your lips as an extension of the skin, said Dr. Reshmi Kapoor, dermatologist and founder of Brooklyn Dermatology.

The problem with cracked or chapped lips is how easily they dry out. Think of your lips as an extension of the skin, said Dr. Reshmi Kapoor, dermatologist and founder of Brooklyn Dermatology.