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“Exfoliative Cheilitis: Clinical Features, Differential Diagnosis, and Management”

Exfoliative Cheilitis is a rare, chronic inflammatory condition that affects the lips, characterized by persistent peeling, dryness, scaling, and crust formation, usually on the vermilion border (the colored part of the lips). It can be painful, cosmetically distressing, and difficult to treat. ⸻ 🔍 Key Features: • Peeling and flaking of the lips (often cyclic) • Crusting or thick build-up of keratin • Dryness, tightness, or burning sensation • Sometimes associated with fissures, bleeding, or secondary infection • Usually affects the central portion of the lower lip, but may involve upper lip too ⸻ 🧪 Causes and Triggers (Often Multifactorial): • Idiopathic (no known cause) — most common • Lip licking, biting, or sucking (habitual trauma) • Psychological stress or psychiatric disorders (like OCD, anxiety) • Contact dermatitis (reaction to products like toothpaste, lip balm) • Fungal or bacterial infections (e.g., Candida) • Vitamin deficiencies (like B12, iron) • Autoimmune conditions (rarely) ⸻ 🧠 Differential Diagnosis: Exfoliative cheilitis must be distinguished from: • Actinic cheilitis • Angular cheilitis • Atopic dermatitis • Lichen planus • Psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis of the lips ⸻ 🩺 Diagnosis: • Mainly clinical (based on history and appearance) • May involve: • Swabs for infection • Biopsy (if chronic or suspicious) • Patch testing (for allergies) • Psychological evaluation (if self-inflicted behavior is suspected) exfoliative cheilitis hindi exfoliative cytology pathology exfoliative cheilitis exfoliative cheilitis treatment exfoliative cytology in hindi exfoliative dermatitis exfoliative cheilitis success stories exfoliative cheilitis cure exfoliative keratolysis exfoliative cheilitis laser treatment #exfoliativecheilities #dentalwalagyan @dentalwalagyan