Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: Have you ever heard of a fully vaccinated 79-year-old woman getting a repeat case of shingles? This is actually my fourth time having it. My first occurrence of shingles was when I was ...

If lip balm isn’t touching the sides, it may be time for professional advice (Picture: Getty Images) How many tubs and tubes of lip balm did you get through in 2025? If the answer is ‘too many to ...

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, ...

There’s no denying it: Dry, chapped, itchy lips can be uncomfortable. When your lips are irritated, you’ll likely have the impulse to scratch or lick them. But doing either will just make your lips ...

Angular cheilitis is an inflammatory condition that causes red, swollen patches on the corners of the mouth. It can be caused by certain fungal or bacterial infections and typically responds well to ...

Cracks or sores at the corners of your mouth may seem like a temporary problem or a small issue, but they can be more than just skin dryness. This condition, known as angular cheilitis, is often ...

Causes of cheilitis: Your lips can crack any time of the year, often flaring during illness, vitamin and mineral deficiencies (B vitamins, iron, zinc), or prolonged exposure to irritants (Image: ...

Most people have experienced chapped lips at some point in their lives. Medically known as cheilitis, chapped lips are characterized by dry, scaly skin that may swell or even develop cracks, in severe ...