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Lip Licker’s Dermatitis – All You Need to Know

Types of Lip Licker’s Dermatitis

Based on the cause, lip licker’s dermatitis can be divided into two main types. These include:

– Exogenous: This form is triggered by factors outside of the body.

– Endogenous: It is caused by internal factors, such as genetics

Exogenous lip licker’s dermatitis can be divided further into different subtypes, such as:

– Allergic contact cheilitis: As the name implies, it is caused by an allergic reaction to foods, medications, toothpaste, or any products you use. It accounts for up to 25 percent of reported cases. A patch test may be done to find out which allergens are causing the symptoms.

– Irritant contact cheilitis: While symptoms are quite similar to those of allergic contact cheilitis, this form is caused by chronic exposure to irritants, such as weather conditions, foods, or cosmetics. [2]