Recently there is a case report published utilizing antagonist of interleukin-4 receptor alpha for a patient who is treatment-resistant to other typical treatment options for exfoliative cheilitis, namely topical corticosteroids, topical tacrolimus, petroleum jelly, and doxycycline. Dupilumab, a human monoclonal antibody, functions as an antagonist for the interleukin-4 (IL-4) receptor alpha. By doing so, it… Continue reading Case report of treating exfoliative cheilitis with interleukin-4 (IL-4) receptor alpha antagonist
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Manage your stress levels in the New Year
Happy New Year! It’s the time we all write down our New Year’s resolution. You may want to work on your stress levels in the year 2023. Stress is a normal reaction to the demands of daily life. It can be caused by work, relationships, and other factors. If you are facing exfoliative cheilitis, you… Continue reading Manage your stress levels in the New Year
Case report on Exfoliative Cheilitis
I have just read a new case report on Exfoliative Cheilitis. The study included a case of 21 year old male. He presented with peeling of lips over his vermilion border. He tried Calendula lip balms of various brands, vitamin B5 or hyaluronic acid gels. All of these did not work. There is some improvement… Continue reading Case report on Exfoliative Cheilitis
Treatment for Exfoliative Cheilitis
The aim of the treatment will be to reduce lips drying and peeling. Typically people will try to use the common lip balms: medicated lip balm: Burt’s Bees Medicated Lip Balm, Dermatone Medicated Lip Balm, and Dr. Dans CortiBalm Lip Balm organic lip balm: Juice Beauty SPF 8 Lip Moisturizers, Henne Organics Luxury Lip Balm,… Continue reading Treatment for Exfoliative Cheilitis