Dental Update · 2004 · 25 citations · 0 references
MedicineDermatologyPharmacotherapyDermatopathologyInflammatory Oral LesionsDifferential Diagnosis CriteriaDifferential Symptom DiagnosisGranulomatous CheilitisGross Differential DiagnosisLip Lesions
Exfoliative cheilitis is an unsightly and uncommon, chronic superficial inflammatory disorder that affects the vermilion zone of the lips. This case report describes the presentation of exfoliative cheilitis in a young man, and his subsequent management with antidepressant medication. The differential diagnosis of chronic exfoliative cheilitis is outlined.