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Causes and Triggers

The major causes of lip eczema are atopic dermatitis and reactions to irritants or allergens.

Lip eczema can be triggered by different things, including external conditions such as the weather, behaviors such as lip licking, and nutritional deficiencies. The triggers may not be the same for everyone.

Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic (long-term) condition that can cause dry, itchy skin on any part of the body, including the lips. It is believed to have genetic causes.

People with atopic dermatitis have an overactive immune response, which damages the skin barrier. This lets moisture escape and leaves the skin vulnerable to bacteria and environmental irritants.

Eczematous cheilitis is often caused by an allergic reaction to something that touches your lips, such as lip balm or lipstick, toothpaste, medications, and foods. A dermatologist can perform patch testing to help you identify which allergens to avoid.

Angular Cheilitis

Angular cheilitis is caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. This occurs when excess saliva builds up in the corners of the mouth. Licking your lips, wearing braces, or wearing dentures can put you at greater risk of developing angular cheilitis.

Diagnosis

Talk to a dermatologist if you believe you have lip eczema. Your dermatologist will examine you, take note of your symptoms, and ask you questions about your personal and family health history, such as the duration of your symptoms, other conditions you may have, allergies, and any new products you started using recently. They may also order certain tests, such as:

• A patch test or skin prick test to determine if your symptoms are caused by something you're allergic to
• Oral and skin swabs if your healthcare provider suspects your symptoms are caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. They may use a swab to take a sample so the cause of the infection can be identified.
• A skin biopsy to help identify the type of eczema you have and/or rule out other conditions. This procedure involves numbing the area and removing a small skin sample.

Conditions That Can Be Mistaken for Lip Eczema

Other conditions have similar symptoms and can sometimes be mistaken for lip eczema. These include:

• Cold and canker sores
• Chapped lips
• Acne
  

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Outlook

Lip eczema may be embarrassing and difficult to deal with, but it's helpful to remember that not all cases of lip eczema are lifelong. Some cases can be easily treated through a simple lifestyle change after identifying the source. Even for lip eczema caused by atopic dermatitis, you can minimize or alleviate the symptoms of lip eczema by managing your chronic condition.

If you have atopic dermatitis, there may be times when your eczema disappears. This is known as a remission period. However, there are other times when you may have a flare-up, which is when your condition gets worse. The goal of treatment is to prevent flare-ups. Be sure to avoid triggers, moisturize, take your medicine, and do anything else your healthcare provider recommends.

If you find that your lip eczema is causing you a lot of distress, talk to a therapist and friends or family for support.