Inflammation of the lip. [ https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4530-3154 ]
Synonyms: Inflammation of the lips
Term information
- UMLS:C0007971
- UMLS:C4280288
- SNOMEDCT_US:7847004
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It is associated with many conditions, including megaloblastic anemia from vitamin B12 deficiency, iron deficiency anemia (which in severe cases can lead to Plummer-Vinson syndrome) and oral candidiasis. It can also be a symptom of allergies, such as allergy to Balsam of Peru. Cheilitis can also be caused by taking the (retinoid) drug Isotretinoin. It may also be a pre-malignant lesion for squamous cell carcinoma.