Eczemaon the lips can cause itchiness, redness, and scaling on or around your lips.
It causes much more severe chapping than other causes of chapped lips and tends to be long-term.
Eczema on the lips is also called lip dermatitis andeczematouscheilitis(cheilitis means lip inflammation).
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It can be due to atopic dermatitis, or by an irritant, an allergen, or severe weather.
This article looks at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of lip eczema.
Dry lips are also not usually triggered by allergens.
The triggers may not be the same for everyone.
It is believed to have genetic causes.
People with atopic dermatitis have an overactive immune response, which damages the skin barrier.
This lets moisture escape and leaves the skin vulnerable to bacteria and environmental irritants.
Irritant Contact
Irritant contact cheilitis is triggered by a variety of things.
Lip licking is a major reason for this throw in of lip eczema.
Chronic exposure to an irritant such as cosmetics, food, and environmental factors can also cause this condition.
Angular Cheilitis
Angular cheilitis is due to a bacterial or fungal infection.
This comes up whenever excess saliva builds up in the corners of the mouth.
Diagnosis
Talk to adermatologistif you believe you have lip eczema.
Therefore, treatment varies depending on the punch in of lip eczema you have.
For lip eczema related to atopic dermatitis, managing the condition should help alleviate the symptoms of lip eczema.
Medications
Over-the-counter medications and/or medications prescribed by your healthcare provider can help reduce itching.
How Long Does it Take for Lip Eczema to Go Away?
Some cases can be easily treated through a simple lifestyle change after identifying the source.
If you have atopic dermatitis, there may be times when your eczema disappears.
The goal of treatment is to prevent flare-ups.
Summary
Lip eczema can be related to atopic dermatitis or triggered by an allergen or irritant.
A dermatologist can diagnose this condition and may prescribe a topical corticosteroid for your treatment.
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