Allergic contact cheilitis (ACC) is a type of inflammatory condition affecting the lips, primarily induced by allergens present in cosmetic products, dental materials, and other topical agents. ACC ...

It is not uncommon to have more than one factor contributing to cheilitis (for example, atopic diathesis and allergy, or allergic and irritant dermatitis). Notably, just over one-third of patients ...

Background: Allergic contact cheilitis may appear after exposure to different substances, including dental materials, toothpastes, cosmetics, foods and medications. Objective: To compare the rate of ...

Ouch. You part your lips ever so slightly and you’re suddenly reminded of the painful sore in the corner of your mouth. The irritating cracks are medically known as angular cheilitis, a common ...

What Are the Symptoms of Actinic Cheilitis? Also called sailor’s lip, farmer’s lip, or solar cheilosis, actinic cheilitis is a skin condition affecting your lips. It’s a form of actinic keratosis, ...