If Your Lips Are Always Chapped, It May Have Something to Do With These 4 Things

According to Dr. Hayag, another cause for dry, cracked, or peeling lips can be actinic cheilitis, which is damage to the lips as a result of chronic sun exposure. "The long-term sun damage and inflammation can lead to precancerous lesions and skin cancers," she said. "You should seek evaluation by a dermatologist if dryness and scaly patches are persistent, especially in the lower lip."

You can treat this issue with topical treatments, light therapy, and lasers.