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Chapped lips (also known as cheilitis simplex [5] or common cheilitis) [6] is characterized by the cracking, fissuring, and peeling of the skin of the lips, and is one of the most common types of cheilitis. [5] [7] While both lips may be affected, the lower lip is the most common site. [7]
Horizontal lip piercings are very rare, and include a horizontal bar on the lower lip that goes through the lip surface. Another variation of the labret is known as the dahlia piercing. The piercings, placed at or very near the corners of the mouth, are named in reference to the murder of Black Dahlia , in which the victim's mouth was cut along ...
Lip licker's dermatitis is a type of skin inflammation around the lips due to damage by saliva from repetitive lip licking and is classified as a subtype of irritant contact cheilitis. [1] [2] The resulting scaling, redness, chapping, and crusting makes a well-defined ring around the lips. The rash may extend as far as the tongue can reach and ...
a pit in the upper lip, in which case it may be called a midline sinus of the upper lip, [2] and; pits in the lower lip, in which case it may be called a congenital sinus of the lower lip. [2] In some cases commissural pits have been reported in combination with preauricaluar pits, which are near the ear. [1]
The term "cheilocandidiasis" describes exfoliative (flaking) lesions of the lips and the skin around the lips, and is caused by a superficial candidal infection due to chronic lip licking. [14] Less severe cases occur during cold, dry weather, and is a form of chapped lips. Individuals may lick their lips in an attempt to provide a temporary ...
When lip filler migrates, it goes from the inner “red lip” to the outer part of the lip, or the “white lip,” says double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Michael Bassiri-Tehrani, MD.
The 36-year-old reality star is back to posting on her website, and released a list on Thursday of things that fans may not know about her.
AC almost always affects the lower lip and only rarely the upper lip, probably because the lower lip is more exposed to the sun. [7] In the unusual cases reported where it affects the upper lip, this may be due to upper lip prominence. [7] The commissures (corners of the mouth) are not usually involved. [2] [6]