What are the common symptoms of chronic cheilitis?
The symptoms of chronic cheilitis mainly include desquamation, chapping, exudation, and scabbing. Patients need to undergo symptomatic treatment based on the specific cause of the disease.
If one is constantly exposed to a dry environment or frequently bites their lips, it may lead to dryness and itching in the lips area, and may also stimulate the local skin, thereby triggering chronic cheilitis. If there are no other uncomfortable symptoms, generally no special treatment is required, but protective measures should be taken to avoid contact with irritating substances.
1. Desquamation: Due to inflammatory stimulation, epithelial cells may die and fall off, resulting in desquamation, accompanied by symptoms such as itching and pain. Medications such as erythromycin ointment or aureomycin ointment can be applied to the affected area as directed by a physician for relief.
2. Chapping: As the disease progresses, it may affect normal chewing function and even lead to chapped lips. This can be improved through wet compresses or by taking antibiotics such as amoxicillin capsules or cefixime granules under the guidance of a physician.
3. Exudation and Scabbing: If not promptly treated, it may cause local tissue infection, which can induce exudation and scabbing to a certain extent. This can be improved by using physiological saline to flush the affected area as directed, or by promoting blood circulation through infrared radiation to achieve the purpose of reducing swelling. Additionally, it may be accompanied by bleeding, erosion, and other conditions.
In daily life, pay attention to maintaining a light diet and avoiding spicy, irritating, and greasy foods to prevent aggravation of the condition.
