Cheilitis
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Lipstick may be an important cause.
Angular cheilitis ― In most cases, it is accompanied by a mild infection, so antibiotic treatment is required. Unlike herpes infections, eczema on the lip is frequently observed.
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ReferencesThe disease may appear as an isolated condition or as part of certain systemic diseases/conditions (such as anemia due to vitamin B12 or iron deficiency) or local infections (e.g., herpes and oral candidiasis). Cheilitis can also be a symptom of a contact reaction to an irritant or allergen, or may be provoked by sun exposure (actinic cheilitis) or drug intake, especially retinoids. Generally, the forms most commonly reported in the literature are angular, contact (allergic and irritant), actinic, glandular, granulomatous, exfoliative and plasma cell cheilitis.
○ Actinic cheilitis
Mainly caused by sun exposure and more common in people with fair skin. There is a risk that this condition can progress to squamous cell carcinoma over time.
○ Allergic cheilitis
It is divided into endogenous (due to an inherent characteristic of the individual) and exogenous (caused by an external agent). The main cause of endogenous eczematous cheilitis is atopic cheilitis, while the main causes of exogenous eczematous cheilitis are irritant contact cheilitis (e.g., from a lip‑licking habit) and allergic contact cheilitis.
The most common triggers of allergic contact cheilitis are lip cosmetics, including lipsticks and lip balm, followed by toothpaste. Even brief exposure, such as kissing someone who is wearing lipstick, can provoke contact cheilitis. Allergies to metal, wood, or other components can cause cheilitis in musicians, especially players of woodwind and brass instruments—for example, “clarinetist’s cheilitis” or “flutist’s cheilitis”.
○ Treatment ― OTC Drugs
If the inflammation is limited to the upper lip, it may be due to prolonged sun exposure. Protect the lips from the sun and see your doctor regularly. Avoid lipsticks or lip balms that contain potential allergens. Applying an over‑the‑counter steroid cream and taking an over‑the‑counter antihistamine can be helpful.
#Hydrocortisone cream
#Cetirizine [Zytec]
#Diphenhydramine [Benadryl]
#LevoCetirizine [Xyzal]
#Fexofenadine [Allegra]
#Loratadine [Claritin]