Everyone has yeast on their skin, but an overproduction of yeast can cause dry, cracked lips. This condition worsens when the person licks their lips, giving the yeast the warmth and moisture it needs to spread. While this type of infection can start anywhere on the lips, angular cheilitis is a common precursor.

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