Cheilosis: Inflammation of the lips where there is scaling and fissures. See free access online books about Cheilosis below. See detailed information below for a list of 12 causes of Cheilosis, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Cheilosis.
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Cheilosis as a symptom include:
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causes of Cheilosis
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Cheilosis: chilosis A condition characterized by dry scaling and fissuring of the lips, attributed by some clinicians to riboflavin deficiencies and other nutritional requirements.cheilitis. [cheil- + G. -osis, condition]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Inflammation of the lips. It is of various etiologies and degrees of pathology.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
The list of organs typically affected by Cheilosis may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Cheilosis mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Cheilosis. Of the 12 causes of Cheilosis that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Cheilosis based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Cheilosis, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Cheilitis, Lip inflammation
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Medical Conditions associated with Cheilosis:
Lip symptoms (822 causes), Head symptoms (6066 causes), Face symptoms (4405 causes)
Symptoms related to Cheilosis:
Lip rash, Dry lips, Lip inflammation, Lip symptoms (822 causes), Lip pain (5 causes), Cracked lips (7 causes), Iron deficiency, Crohn's disease, Oral candidiasis (2 causes), Cheilitis granulomatosis, Poor fitting dentures, Repetitive licking of the lips, Sun damage to the lips
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