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What is Cheilitis
Cheilitis is inflammation of the lips. It is not a single disease but a descriptive term for a group of conditions that produce inflammatory changes in the vermilion border, lip skin, or the angle…
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FAQ about Angular cheilitis
Angular cheilitis is a common inflammatory condition that affects the corners of the mouth. This FAQ explains what it is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, which treatments are used, and what people…
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Prevention of Angular cheilitis
Angular cheilitis is inflammation and breakdown at the corners of the mouth, where the skin meets the moist lining of the lips. It develops when the local barrier is repeatedly exposed to moisture, friction,…
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Diagnosis of Angular cheilitis
Angular cheilitis is usually diagnosed by recognizing a characteristic pattern of irritation and breakdown at the corners of the mouth, then determining why that skin has become inflamed. Clinicians do not rely on a…
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Treatment for Angular cheilitis
Treatments for angular cheilitis include topical antifungal or antibacterial medications, barrier ointments, measures to reduce saliva-related irritation, correction of nutritional deficiencies, and treatment of any underlying systemic disease. The choice of treatment depends on…
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FAQ about Asthma
This FAQ explains the most common questions people ask about asthma, including what it is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. It also covers long-term outlook, ways to…
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FAQ about Prurigo nodularis
Prurigo nodularis is a chronic skin condition best known for intense itching and firm, raised nodules on the skin. It can be frustrating, painful, and disruptive to sleep and daily life. This FAQ article…