Average Salary. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 952,030 executive assistants working nationwide as of May 2011 earned an average annual wage of $48,120, or $23.13 an hour.
Chemotherapy can cause many side effects including dry skin and chapped lips. The exact cause of these side effects depends on the type of drugs used but is often related to the decrease in oil production by the glands in your skin.
Certain factors can exacerbate the patches of dry skin that develop around your mouth. This includes frequently licking your lips, according to NetDoctor. If you live in a cold climate, cold weather can dry the skin, causing patches to develop on the lips.