Cheilitis

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Cheilitis
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 K13.0 (ILDS K13.090)
ICD-9 528.5
DiseasesDB 29147
MeSH D002613

Cheilitis is a medical condition involving inflammation of the lip.

It is associated with many conditions, including megaloblastic anemia from vitamin B12 deficiency, iron deficiency anemia (which in severe cases can lead to Plummer-Vinson syndrome), glucagonoma, and oral candidiasis. It can also be a symptom of allergies, such as allergy to Balsam of Peru.[1] Cheilitis can also be caused by taking the (retinoid) drug Isotretinoin (brand name Roaccutane) (BNF84).[2]

It may also be a pre-malignant lesion for squamous cell carcinoma.[citation needed]

Types[edit]

Cheilitis may be divided into the following types:[3]:795-797

Exfoliative Cheilitis Cheilitis exfoliativa is a chronic condition diagnosed when, in conjunction with inflammation, the keratin layer of the epidermis of the lips experiences an accelerated growth and death rate than normal and desquamates.[4]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Balsam of Peru induced contact allergy" DermatitisFacts.com. Date of publication: Unknown. Accessed: October 11, 2007
  2. ^ Boaz Amichai, Avner Shemer, Marcelo H. Grunwald. (2006) Low-dose isotretinoin in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 54(4):644-646
  3. ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0. 
  4. ^ "Exfoliative Cheilitis: Report of a Case" Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. Date of publication: Sept 2007. Volume 73, No. 7