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If no improvement is seen even after sufficient hydration, “cheilitis”, a chronic inflammation that occurs on the lips, should be suspected. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]It will fall under the influence of high pressure moving towards the Western Sea, and morning temperatures will drop below zero, especially inland. The lowest morning temperature is expected to be between -9 and 1 degrees, while the highest daytime temperature will be between 3 and 10 degrees.
Today’s health = In winter, your lips chap and chap easily, so you look for a lip balm. However, if even after sufficient hydration no improvements are noticed, “cheilitis”, a chronic inflammation that occurs on the lips, should be suspected.
There are different types of cheilitis, and among these, exfoliative cheilitis is characterized by persistent chapped, peeling and swollen lips. It commonly occurs in people who have a habit of biting or licking their lips, but it can also occur if you have a weakened immune system or suffer from atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, or psoriasis.
Sometimes, cheilitis may appear due to lip balm applied for moisturizing purposes. An allergic reaction occurs due to some ingredients in the lip balm. If your lips become chapped and peeling causing a burning sensation after applying lip balm or lipstick, you most likely have contact cheilitis.
If cheilitis is left untreated, complications such as bleeding and infection can occur, so you need to visit a hospital as soon as possible to receive treatment. Treatments range from steroid injections, cryotherapy, medications and surgical procedures and must be carried out through precise treatment by a specialist.
To prevent cheilitis, daily habits are important. It is forbidden to remove dead skin cells from the lips with your hands or suck them with your tongue. Instead, it’s a good idea to regularly apply a lip balm with gentle ingredients and wear a soft mask when you go out to protect your lips from cold, dry wind or ultraviolet rays.
Journalist Lee Ji-won
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2024-01-12 21:00:07
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