European Journal of Dermatology
MENUCheilitis, perioral dermatitis and contact allergy Volume 23, issue 3, May-June 2013
Authors
Department of Dermatology
Dijon University Hospital
Hôpital du Bocage
2 Bd du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny
21000 Dijon, France
- Key words: cheilitis, contact dermatitis, lipsticks, cosmetic products, patch-tests
- DOI : 10.1684/ejd.2013.1932
- Page(s) : 303-7
- Published in: 2013
Cheilitis is a superficial inflammatory condition of the lip. It can occur either alone or be associated with stomatitis or perioral eczema. Contact hypersensitivity reactions are a frequent cause of cheilitis. Cosmetic and hygiene products are the most usual causes. Less frequently, allergic cheilitis is caused by contact with musical instruments, topical medicines or food allergens. Cases of cheilitis induced by dental material are rare and debated. The diagnosis relies on patch tests, which start with the European baseline series and the patient's personal cosmetic and topical products. This investigation will then be completed by the ingredients in the topical products and specific test series.