Actinic cheilitis causes dryness and thickening typically along the lower vermillion border, which is the line that separates the lips from the skin of the face. Symptoms can include tenderness, ...

For many, cracked lips are a seasonal nuisance. However, dry, cracked lips are not merely a passing trouble but a medically-recognised condition known as cheilitis. From simple lip chapping to ...

Cheilitis is a group of inflammatory conditions that cause the skin of the lips to become red, dry, scaling, and itchy. There are many possible causes of cheilitis, including infections, allergies, ...

Usually in the winter season, we experience dry, chapped lips due to low humidity, cold temperatures, and harsh winds that strip the skin's natural moisture and reduce blood flow to the lips. But what ...

Inflammation: A response of redness, swelling, pain and a feeling of heat in certain areas, which is meant to protect tissues affected by injury or disease. Vermilion border: Junction of the lip and ...

Our bodies need an array of different vitamins and minerals to function at their best. Without certain nutrients we can even end up ill. Therefore, spotting the signs of a vitamin deficiency before it ...

Actinic cheilitis (AC) is a premalignant condition affecting predominantly the lower lip, resulting from chronic solar radiation exposure. Clinically, it presents as a spectrum of lesions ranging from ...

This study examined the prevalence of toothpaste allergy as a cause of cheilitis among Israeli patients. We added the use of a toothpaste patch test to lower the rates of false-positive and ...

NEW YORK, United States, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zion Market Research has published a new research report titled “Angular Cheilitis Treatment Market By Diagnosis (Physical Examination And ...

Allergic contact cheilitis (ACC) is a type of inflammatory condition affecting the lips, primarily induced by allergens present in cosmetic products, dental materials, and other topical agents. ACC ...

Actinic cheilitis (AC) is a precancerous lip lesion caused by ultraviolet (UV) exposure from the sun or indoor tanning beds.

Background: Allergic contact cheilitis may appear after exposure to different substances, including dental materials, toothpastes, cosmetics, foods and medications. Objective: To compare the rate of ...