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Medical Conditions - Exfoliative Cheilitis

Exfoliative cheilitis is a chronic benign inflammatory disease that affects the lip vermilion resulting in peeling of the vermilion and thick keratin scale. It is a rare condition with no definite etiology. Topical applications like sunscreen, keratolytic lip balms, steroids, and antifungals are effective in some cases while invasive methods like cryosurgery, laser, and electrocautery are effective in other cases.

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What could cause burning, swelling, peeling, and bleeding of lips?

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Why does my lip peel off once in two days?

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What are the ways to get rid of painful rashes on lips?

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