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GlossaryCheilitis

inflammation of lips causing redness, swelling, and cracking

Cheilitis is an inflammation of the lips, which can cause redness, swelling, and cracking. It can be triggered by various factors, including infections, allergies, or irritants, and may require different treatments depending on the underlying cause.

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research Isolated Actinic Prurigo Cheilitis in an Elderly Thai Female: An Atypical Presentation

February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Actinic prurigo cheilitis can occur in elderly Asians and can be treated with hydrocortisone cream and sun protection.

research Treatment of actinic cheilitis with ingenol mebutate gel: Experience in four patients

May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Finasteride for hair loss in young men increases the risk of sexual dysfunction.

research Isotretinoin treatment of acne and related disorders: An update

126 citations , October 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne and similar conditions, but has common, mostly reversible side effects, requiring careful patient monitoring.