Granulomatous cheilitis causes periodic swelling of the lips and other areas of the head, with unknown causes but often associated with medical problems. Diagnosis is done through a skin biopsy, and treatment includes addressing associated diseases and using topical corticosteroids or surgery. Granulomatous cheilitis is a disease that appears periodically and most often involves swelling […]
Cheilitis causes painful cracked lips and can be caused by poor nutrition, allergies, or medication. It can be easily treated with supplements or by identifying and removing the cause. In rare cases, it may be a sign of a serious health condition. As a medical condition often manifested by painfully cracked lips, cheilitis can be […]
Actinic cheilitis is a precancerous lesion on the lip caused by chronic sun exposure. It can cause loss of the vermilion border, thickening, discoloration, and scale formation. It is more common in fair-skinned males over 50. Treatment options include topical application, electrosurgery, chemical peels, and laser vaporization. Actinic cheilitis, also known as actinic cheilosis, is […]
