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Chapped lips
Dry lips
Swollen lips
Red lips
Sore on lip
Swollen lip on one side
Swollen bump on lip
Lip swelling
Redness around lips
Puffy lips
Cracked corners of mouth
Inflamed lips
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What is Cheilitis?
Inflammation of the lips. Causes include infection (bacterial, viral, or fungal) and irritants, such as constant contact with saliva or excessive dryness.
Typical Symptoms of Cheilitis
- A lump or bump in the mouth
- Lip redness
- Dry and flaky skin
- Lip sores or erosions
- Pain in the mouth
- Lip pain or itch
- Skin problems
- Redness, bumps, or irritation on the skin
Diagnostic Questions for Cheilitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you noticed a lump or bump in your mouth?
- Are your lips red?
- Do you have dry and flaky skin?
- Are there sores or erosions on your lips?
- Do you have pain in your mouth?
Treatment of Cheilitis
Lip balm and petroleum jelly can keep the lips moist. Treatment also depends on the cause. Antibiotic or antifungal creams can be given for infections, or vitamin supplements for deficiencies.
Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
Content updated on Jul 5, 2024
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