Cheilitis

As cheilitis inflammation of the lips is known that may occur inter alia, as a partial manifestation of other diseases of different causes such as stomatitis.

Isolated or as part of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome is granulomatous cheilitis the observed. Can actinea A cheilitis after excessive exposure to radiation (sunburn ) may occur as an acute inflammation, pass into its chronic form, but also in a squamous cell carcinoma. Exfoliative cheilitis can of atopic dermatitis is based, they can - but also be a result of chronic irritation - for example, as a " lick granuloma ".

A cheilitis with painful fissuring in the corners of the mouth may, under sunitinib ( Sutent ) treatment occur, which can be treated symptomatically with greasy ointments.

• Disease in dermatology