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Take the Lips Quiz

Lips are for...talking and kissing and eating. Yes, they're important, but do you know how to take good care of your lips? Take this quiz to find out.

1. Your lips are part of the top layer of your skin (epidermis). But why do you need to treat them differently from the rest of your epidermis?




2. What is the best way to protect your lips from the sun's damaging rays?




3. Other than skin cancer, what effects can sun overexposure have on lips?




4. When is sun protection for your lips important?




5. Chapped lips aren't the only problem that can occur from neglected lips. What other conditions can occur?




6. Which of the following can cause lip irritation?




7. As you age, what does not happen to your lips?




Author: Sinovic, Dianna

Online Medical Reviewer: Gotwals, Jessica, RN, BSN, MPH

Online Medical Reviewer: Kapner, Michael, DDS

Online Medical Reviewer: Watson, L Renee, MSN, RN

Date Last Reviewed: 05/01/2023

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