Cheilitis
Cheilitis commonly known as chapped lips is a condition of dry, scaly lips.
Symptoms
Cheilitis is a condition where you have dry cracked lips that can be caused from reasons such as environment excessive sun exposure or medical conditions such as certain autoimmune diseases.
Symptoms include:
- Cracked lips.
- Itchy lips
- Some cause mild pain
Causes
- Consent licking of the lips
- Extreme cold or hot weather
- Certain medication can trigger it
- Dehydration
- Vitamin deficiencies
- Allergic reaction
Risk Factors
If the condition is ongoing and left untreated, it can cause permanent damage and deformation of the skin.
Treatments
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