Cheilitis Eczematous

Eczematous cheilitis is a disease of the oral mucosa, which manifests itself in the form of redness, ulceration, swelling and burning. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including an allergic reaction, bacterial or fungal infection, hormonal changes, and poor diet and oral hygiene.

Symptoms of eczematous cheilitis include redness, swelling and lumpiness of the mucous membrane, itching and burning in the affected area, pain when eating. The affected area may be covered in white or yellow scales that may flake off when touched or chewed.

There are many causes of cheilitis. But, according to modern research, one of the most common causes is an allergic reaction to various factors, such as food, personal care products, medications or toothpaste. In addition, common causes of cheilitis can be fungal infections, injuries to the mucous membrane or poor oral hygiene, decreased immunity, weakened protective properties of the skin, metabolic disorders and others.