ArticleCureus2024
Lip-Lick Cheilitis and Its Connection to the Brain.
Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- A Rare Presentation of Chronic Exfoliative Cheilitis: Case Report.Clinical medicine insights. Case reports · 2025Article
- Functional significance and welfare implications of chewing in dogs (Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Review
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Abstract
An eight-year-old male who habitually licked his lips and presented with dry, flaky, and red skin bordering the outside of his lips was diagnosed with lip-lick cheilitis. This condition is exacerbated or, at times, caused by chronic lip-licking, leading to irritation and discomfort. Treatment included tacrolimus 0.03% topical ointment, which he was instructed to apply twice daily. He was also advised to stop licking his lips, maintain proper hydration, and use a stress ball when tempted to lick the irritated region. Following these interventions, there was a clear reduction in both irritation and redness. This condition frequently reflects psychocutaneous interactions, commonly observed in patients with underlying psychological stress, displaying the connection between the brain and skin.
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