Exfoliative Cheilitis

Exfoliative cheilitis is chronic inflammatory condition of the lip vermilion with persistent scaling/peeling/crusting, often idiopathic or related to habit/psychogenic factors, presenting with dry, flaking, painful lips. Treatment: lip emollients/barrier; topical corticosteroids short-term; avoid licking/irritants; treat underlying allergy/atopy; psychological/habit counseling if chronic; biopsy if persistent atypical lesion to rule out malignancy; follow-up.

Common Symptoms

Chronic scaling/peeling/crusting; dry painful lips; idiopathic/habit-related

Causes and Pathogenesis

Unknown/habitual/irritant causes chronic vermilion inflammation and desquamation.

Treatment

Emollients; topical corticosteroids; avoid irritants/licking; treat habit/psychogenic

Preventive Measures

Avoid lip licking; use emollient; avoid irritants.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Oral Medicine/Dermatology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.