{"id":1593,"date":"2020-01-31T07:33:42","date_gmt":"2020-01-31T07:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=1593"},"modified":"2023-07-12T10:43:14","modified_gmt":"2023-07-12T10:43:14","slug":"cheilitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/cheilitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheilitis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Inflammation occurring in the lip. It is of various etiologies and degrees of pathology.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Inflammation and cracking of the skin of the lips due to overexposure to the sun, vitamin deficiency, or allergic reaction to cosmetics.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Inflammation and cracking of the lips and corners of the mouth due to nutritional deficiency, infection, or allergies.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Inflammation of the skin on and around the lips. Cheilitis can result from atopic dermatitis, oral retinoid therapy, sun exposure, vitamin deficiency, or habitual lip licking. Irritating substances in lipstick, mouthwash, and toothpaste may be factors. Actinic, or solar, cheilitis is a sun-induced inflammation of the lips.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Lip inflammation, fissures, and parchedness are common lip conditions. Cheilitis, which encompasses these symptoms, can arise from various factors such as poorly fitting dentures, localized infection, allergic reactions to cosmetics, excessive sun exposure, or a deficiency of riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2. Addressing the underlying cause is crucial for effective treatment, while providing temporary relief can be achieved through the application of a soothing skin cream.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inflammation occurring in the lip. It is of various etiologies and degrees of pathology. Inflammation and cracking of the skin of the lips due to overexposure to the sun, vitamin deficiency, or allergic reaction to cosmetics. 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