<\/span><\/h2>\nExfoliative cheilitis is rarely reported, but it appears to affect both sexes equally and primarily affects young adults under 30 years of age.<\/p>\n
Some patients diagnosed with exfoliative cheilitis actually have a located<\/span> form of psoriasis<\/p>\nFactual cheilitis can be triggered by a stressful event that leads to an element of self-destructive behavior.<\/p>\n
Whatever the underlying cause, exfoliative cheilitis can get worse if:<\/p>\n
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- Licking lips<\/li>\n
- Lick lips<\/li>\n
- Lip<\/li>\n
- Bite the lip<\/li>\n
- \nBacterial<\/span> (Staphylococcus aureus) or yeast infection<\/span> (Candida albicans)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Poor oral hygiene has also been reported in association with exfoliative cheilitis and is considered a possible predisposing trigger. One form of the condition is associated with HIV<\/span> infection.<\/p>\nWhatever the cause, excessive curb<\/span> the formation results in abnormal flaking.<\/p>\n<\/span>What are the clinical features of exfoliative cheilitis?<\/span><\/h2>\nExfoliative cheilitis presents with continuous peeling of the vermilion (outer) part of the lips. It can affect only one lip, usually the lower one. The lip may appear normal or red before the formation of the thickened surface layer. The exfoliation appears to be cyclical and proceeds at different speeds at different sites, so there is always a part of the exfoliation of the lips at any one time. There may be associated bleeding that results in the formation of a hemorrhagic<\/span> Cortex<\/span>. When both lips are involved, the lower lip is generally more affected than the upper lip.<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Exfoliative cheilitis<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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The condition can be painful and cause difficulty eating and speaking. Other reported symptoms include sensations of:<\/p>\n
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- Chop<\/li>\n
- Dryness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ulceration<\/span> or fissure<\/span> it can happen.<\/p>\nDepression and personality disorders have been commonly reported in association with factitious exfoliative cheilitis. However, cheilitis itself can appear so unsightly that the patient avoids social situations, which contributes to altered mood.<\/p>\n
The typical course of exfoliative cheilitis is chronic<\/span> over several years It can fluctuate, getting worse with more stress. Spontaneous improvement has been reported, but often recurs.<\/p>\n<\/span>How is exfoliative cheilitis diagnosed?<\/span><\/h2>\nBecause exfoliative cheilitis can resemble other conditions, tests are required to exclude these other conditions and secondary infection.<\/p>\n
\n- The swabs should evaluate for candida and Staphylococcus aureus.<\/li>\n
- A biopsy<\/span> must be done but histopathology<\/span> can be nonspecific<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exfoliative cheilitis is a diagnosis of exclusion and there is no specific diagnostic test for it. A care psychiatric<\/span> Evaluation may be especially helpful as treatment for an associated mood or anxiety disorder has also been reported to improve factitious exfoliative cheilitis.<\/p>\n\n
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<\/span>What is the treatment for exfoliative cheilitis?<\/span><\/h2>\nInfection, if present, should be treated topically or systemically.<\/p>\n
Unless a predisposing or associated condition can be identified and treated, exfoliative cheilitis is usually resistant to treatment. Unsuccessful use of keratolytic<\/span> lip balms, sunscreen, antifungal creams, current<\/span> steroids systemic<\/span> steroids, antibiotics, vitamin D analogs<\/span> (calcipotriol) and cryotherapy<\/span> have been described.There has been a report on the successful use of topical tacrolimus and Calendula officinalis (calendula) ointment<\/span> 10%<\/p>\nTreatment of an associated mood or anxiety disorder has been reported to improve factual cheilitis. Obsessive compulsive disorders respond better to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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