Exfoliative cheilitis is a condition where the lips become dry, flaky, and painful, and vertical cracks can develop. It is a rare but severe and dramatic-looking form of chapping and peeling of the lips. The condition is characterized by continuous keratinaceous build-up, crusting, and desquamation of the lips. Exfoliative cheilitis is often refractory to treatment, including corticosteroid therapy, antibiotics, antifungals, and immunosuppressants. However, some treatments have been found to be effective in treating exfoliative cheilitis. For example, glycerin borax has been found to be safe, low cost, and simple to use in the treatment of refractory exfoliative cheilitis. A patch test using toothpaste containing sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) was positive in one case, and the patient discontinued using it. Instead, she started using a toothpaste not containing SLS. One year after treating her lesions with hydrogen peroxide mouthwash 1% and glycerin borax, a gradual improvement was observed until returning to normal.
Allergens associated with cheilitis are predominantly cosmetic and decorative products such as lipstick, toothpaste, nail polish, and lip balm. Therefore, it is important to avoid using products that contain allergens that can trigger exfoliative cheilitis. It is also important to protect and prevent chapped lips by avoiding external factors such as cold weather, sun, and allergens. Developed in collaboration with dermatologists and toxicologists, some products contain only the necessary ingredients at the right active dose.
In summary, exfoliative cheilitis is a rare but severe form of chapping and peeling of the lips that is often refractory to treatment. However, some treatments have been found to be effective in treating exfoliative cheilitis. It is important to avoid using products that contain allergens that can trigger exfoliative cheilitis and to protect and prevent chapped lips by avoiding external factors such as cold weather, sun, and allergens.
