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2. Actinic cheilitis - Wikipedia

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   Dermatology. Actinic cheilitis is cheilitis (lip inflammation) caused by long term sunlight exposure. Essentially it is a burn, [2] and a variant of actinic keratosis which occurs on the lip. [5] It is a premalignant condition, [6] as it can develop into squamous cell carcinoma (a type of mouth cancer).

3. Cheilitis - Wikipedia

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   Chapped lips (also known as cheilitis simplex [5] or common cheilitis) [6] is characterized by the cracking, fissuring, and peeling of the skin of the lips, and is one of the most common types of cheilitis. [5] [7] While both lips may be affected, the lower lip is the most common site. [7] There may also be burning or the formation of large ...

4. Angular cheilitis - Wikipedia

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   The term "cheilocandidiasis" describes exfoliative (flaking) lesions of the lips and the skin around the lips, and is caused by a superficial candidal infection due to chronic lip licking. [14] Less severe cases occur during cold, dry weather, and is a form of chapped lips. Individuals may lick their lips in an attempt to provide a temporary ...

5. What’s With the Dry, Cracked Corners of Your Mouth ... - AOL

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   AC happens when the skin breaks down from a buildup of saliva, which makes the skin dry, cracked, and painful. “When saliva breaks down and inflames skin at the corners of the mouth, the ...

6. Surprising Reasons Your Lips Are Always Chapped - AOL

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   Dermatologists weigh in on why your lips are always chapped—which may be due to surprising health issues—so you can kiss dryness goodbye.

7. Emotional Support Chapstick No Longer Working? Here's What It ...

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   Most chapped lips take two to three weeks to heal with consistent treatment, per Dr. Rodney, so you need to be diligent about taking care of your pout and just wait it out a little.