Cheilitis: causes, therapy and prevention
https://doi.org/10.21518/ms2024-048
Abstract
Inflammation of the lip skin that can be characterized by peeling, erythema and swelling is known as cheilitis. This condition may be present in a number of skin and systemic diseases. The inflammation process is usually limited to the vermillion border of the lips, but in some cases, it may spread to the skin surrounding the lips and even to the oral mucosa. Cheilitis can be divided into several types due to its causes. Irritant contact cheilitis is the result of frequent hot or dry air exposure. Allergic cheilitis is a delayed reaction following contact with allergens. Atopic cheilitis occurs in individuals suffering from atopic dermatitis. Infection with Candida albicans or Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of angular cheilitis, which also often occurs as a result of insufficient oral hygiene or improperly selected dentures. Drug-induced cheilitis occurs as a result of intake of certain medications, mainly systemic retinoids. Therapy for cheilitis depends on the factor that triggered the inflammation and is aimed at eliminating unpleasant symptoms. Due to variety of triggers for cheilitis, treatment of this disease may need to consider the involvement of different specialists: dermatologists, dentists, and in some cases, oncologists. Common elements of the treatment of cheilitis, regardless of its etiological factor, is the prescription of special-purpose care products that will have moisturizing and softening effects on the lip skin. This article describes several clinical cases demonstrating the effectiveness of lip care products, which composition provides anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and regenerating effects.
About the Authors
L. R. SakaniyaRussian Federation
Luiza R. Sakaniya - Junior Researcher, Dermatovenerologist, Center for Theoretical Problems of Physical and Chemical Pharmacology of Russian Academy of Sciences; Dermatovenerologist, Cosmetologist, Trichologist, Moscow Scientific and Practical Center of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology.
30, Srednyaya Kalitnikovskaya St., Moscow, 109029; 20, Seleznevskaya St, Moscow, 127473
A. V. Pavlova
Russian Federation
Anna V. Pavlova - Dentist, Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine.
3, B. Sukharevskaya Square, Moscow, 129090
I. M. Korsunskaya
Russian Federation
Irina M. Korsunskaya - Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor, Head of Laboratory, Center for Theoretical Problems of Physical and Chemical Pharmacology of Russian Academy of Sciences.
30, Srednyaya Kalitnikovskaya St., Moscow, 109029
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Sakaniya LR, Pavlova AV, Korsunskaya IM. Cheilitis: causes, therapy and prevention. Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council. 2024;(2):122-126. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21518/ms2024-048