Case Report
Year: 2019 | Month: June | Volume: 9 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 402-405
Actinic Cheilitis: A Case Report with Review of Literature
Dr. M. Chandrasekhar, Dr. Marisetty Charitha, Dr. Ayesha Thabassum, Dr. G. Chandrasekhar, Dr. Shalini
Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Government Dental College, Kadapa. Andhra Pradesh.
Corresponding Author: Dr. M. Chandrasekhar
ABSTRACT
Actinic cheilitis (AC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that occurs mainly on the lower lip in the susceptible individuals. It is usually caused by chronic and excessive exposure of the lips to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The lesion is potentially malignant and may transform into squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Clinical features include diffuse and poorly demarcated atrophic, erosive or keratotic plaques that may affect some parts of, or the entire vermilion border. People with fair complexion, engaged in more amount of outdoor activities and with eversion of lips are more commonly affected by Actinic cheilitis. Prophylactic measures against Actinic cheilitis must include limitation of prolonged exposure to sunlight, the use of appropriate protective clothing, and the use of a sunscreen cream. This is a case report of actinic cheilitis, its clinical features and treatment options.
Key words: Actinic cheilitis, UVB, Squamous cell carcinoma.