Cheilitis Treatment in London

Medical Dermatology Consultation & Prescriptive Care

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Cheilitis Treatment in London

Medical Assessment for Inflamed or Cracked Lips

What Is Cheilitis?

Cheilitis refers to inflammation of the lips. It can cause dryness, cracking, redness and discomfort.

The condition can affect one or both lips and may involve the corners of the mouth.

Common symptoms include:

  • Persistent lip dryness
  • Cracking or fissures
  • Burning or irritation
  • Redness around the lips
  • Crusting or scaling

 

Cheilitis can have several underlying causes, which is why proper assessment is important.

Types of Cheilitis

Different forms of cheilitis include:

  • Angular cheilitis
  • Contact cheilitis
  • Atopic cheilitis
  • Actinic cheilitis related to sun exposure
  • Lip licking dermatitis

 

Each type requires a different treatment approach.

Clinical Consultation

During consultation, Úna Jefford assesses:

  • Lip appearance and distribution of inflammation
  • Possible allergic triggers
  • Lip products and cosmetics used
  • Environmental factors
  • Nutritional or medical contributors

 

This allows the underlying cause of the lip inflammation to be identified.

Treatment Approach

Treatment plans may include:

  • Prescription topical anti-inflammatory creams
  • Antifungal or antibacterial therapy if infection is present
  • Barrier repair treatments
  • Lip care and protection guidance
  • Identification and avoidance of irritants

 

Many cases improve significantly once the correct cause is addressed.

What This Service Is Suitable For?

  • Persistent cracked lips
  • Painful corners of the mouth
  • Lip irritation not responding to lip balm
  • Patients with recurrent lip inflammation

Meet your Practitioner, Úna Jefford

Our medical director, Úna has an extensive medical knowledge combined with an ongoing curiosity to learn about the latest trends. Úna is known for her warm and personal approach. Dermal Health is quickly becoming London’s number-one aesthetic clinic.

Una Jefford