All kinds of diseases of the lips can not only change the appearance, but also significantly affect the state of he alth. After all, often inflammation and dryness are not an independent disease, but symptoms of anemia, lupus, etc. Due to the fact that the skin in the mouth is thin and sensitive, heat, frost, wind have an extremely negative effect on its condition.
Meteorological cheilitis
Often, people have an increased sensitivity of the skin of the lips to factors such as sun, wind, low temperatures. As a result, lip diseases appear in the form of redness, inflammation, and small sores. The skin may itch and peel off. Exacerbate the condition of smoking, dust in the premises. Also, the habit of constantly licking and biting your lips brings no less harm. The main danger posed by such a condition is the possibility of damaged tissues to degenerate into poor-quality formations. Treatment, as a rule, is applied complex, includes the intake of vitamins. Doctors sometimes prescribe hormonalcorticosteroid ointments. It is also worth taking care of prevention: experts recommend applying ointments or lipsticks with a sunscreen. However, it is worth remembering that glycerin, which can be part of such products, only increases the dryness of the skin. Of the traditional medicine, the use of honey has proven itself well. At home, to moisturize the lips, you can also apply fatty substances such as butter, sour cream.
Inflammation of the red border of the lips
Exfoliative cheilitis is most common in women. This is a condition in which the red border of the lips is affected. It begins to peel off, become inflamed, patients complain of burning and pain. As a rule, such diseases of the lips proceed for a long time, periods of exacerbation alternate with remission. Among the causes of the disease are nervous disorders, depression, increased anxiety. Also, similar symptoms are observed with hyperthyroidism. Treatment involves taking medications that stabilize the secretory activity of the endocrine glands. Additionally, sedatives are prescribed. External defects are removed with a laser, ultrasound therapy can be performed. With a mild form, special pastes for external use are effective.
Glandular group of diseases
There are diseases of the lips, which may occur due to an increase in the salivary glands, their dilated ducts. Caries, periodontitis lead to theirinfection and spread of pathogenic microorganisms. There is increased dryness of the lips, cracks appear. Over time, they begin to bleed. Erosion may also appear. As a rule, these symptoms are characteristic of lower lip disease (they are much less common on the upper lip). The therapy is complex. Hygienic cleaning of the oral cavity is carried out, all foci of infection are removed. For external use, special ointments, balms are prescribed that moisturize dry skin. If the clinical picture is rather severe, the overgrown areas of the salivary glands may need to be removed.
Allergic symptoms
Often, the composition of lipsticks includes substances that provoke the appearance of edema, severe burning, constant itching. With constant contact with the allergen, reddening of the lips is observed. Fluid-filled blisters may also appear. When they are opened, cracks and erosion remain. Often, allergic diseases of the lips are diagnosed in musicians who use wind instruments. To relieve symptoms, first of all, it is necessary to eliminate contact with the allergen. Experts recommend taking antihistamines, as well as creams and ointments that relieve itching and relieve irritation.
Eatings and how to treat them
What lip diseases still exist? Almost every person has experienced such a phenomenon as cracks in the corners of the lips. Gradually, they can turn into rather large erosions that cause discomfort: bleeding, pain. It often becomes difficult for a personopen his mouth, he refuses to eat food. There are several reasons for the appearance of such cracks. This is a deficiency of B vitamins, and the vital activity of microorganisms such as staphylococcus, streptococcus. Fungi can also provoke the development of jam. Sometimes the cause of such a disease of the lips (photo below) can be an incorrectly selected denture. After carrying out all the necessary tests, appropriate therapy is prescribed. These are antibacterial and antifungal drugs, and menu correction. The use of nuts, green vegetables, avocados, eggs is recommended. But sweet and starchy foods will have to be reduced to a minimum.
Herpes. clinical picture. Treatment
Another fairly common lip disease is herpes. The herpes virus is constantly present in the human body. However, with a sharp decrease in immunity, it is activated and manifests itself in the form of blisters on the lips. Their number increases, they are filled with a special liquid, and then burst. Often the manifestation of such a disease of the lips can be accompanied by fever, chills, pain in the joints and muscles (the so-called "cold on the lips"). Infection with the virus can occur both through direct contact and through the use of objects on which fragments of the saliva of a sick person remain. Treatment includes antiviral therapy, the use of special ointments. There are many folk remedies that effectively deal with this problem: various essential oils (tea tree, fir), sea buckthorn oil, chamomile infusion
Pathologyupper lip
Sometimes newborns have a defect such as a cleft lip. Most often occurs in boys. Such a disease of the upper lip is characterized by its splitting. This process occurs in the early stages of pregnancy. The exact causes are unknown, but mutations can occur due to antibiotics, stress, and exposure to radiation. As one of the possible reasons called late childbirth (at the age of about 40 years). This disease not only affects the appearance of the child, but also greatly complicates eating. The dentition develops with disturbances, and problems with the speech apparatus appear. As a treatment, lip plasty is indicated. It can be carried out in several stages. However, the full correction must be completed before speech becomes established.
Cancer of lips. Symptoms
The most dangerous diseases of the lips are associated with the appearance of malignant formations on their surface. Unfortunately, few people pay attention to the first signs of the disease. That is why an accurate diagnosis is established in the later stages, which require intensive treatment. Among the main signs of lip cancer are sores that constantly bleed. Outwardly, they resemble herpes, but their healing does not occur for a long time. It is worth paying attention to the appearance of seals, which may increase over time. This disease is characterized by increased salivation, itching in the affected areas, swelling of the lips. Particular attention should be paid to any neoplasms in the mouth area (cracks, erosions), iftime, the process of their healing does not occur. The disease, detected in the early stages, in almost every case is completely amenable to therapy. The scheme is built, taking into account the degree of cancer and the overall clinical picture. If similar diseases of the lips are diagnosed, treatment includes cryotherapy (exposure to liquid nitrogen), radiation method, and surgery. Chemotherapy with special drugs is also carried out.
