Case report: exfoliative cheilitis managed with antidepressant medication

Exfoliative cheilitis is an unsightly and uncommon, chronic superficial inflammatory disorder that affects the vermilion zone of the lips. This case report describes the presentation of exfoliative cheilitis in a young man, and his subsequent management with antidepressant medication. The differenti...

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Published inDental update Vol. 31; no. 9; p. 524
Main Authors Leyland, Leila, Field, E Anne
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.11.2004
Subjects
Adult
Antidepressive Agents - therapeutic use
Cheilitis - drug therapy
Cheilitis - pathology
Humans
Male
Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors - therapeutic use
Sertraline - therapeutic use
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Summary:Exfoliative cheilitis is an unsightly and uncommon, chronic superficial inflammatory disorder that affects the vermilion zone of the lips. This case report describes the presentation of exfoliative cheilitis in a young man, and his subsequent management with antidepressant medication. The differential diagnosis of chronic exfoliative cheilitis is outlined.
ISSN:0305-5000
DOI:10.12968/denu.2004.31.9.524