Unusual association between cheilitis glandularis and actinic cheilitis.

Novel treatment for cheilitis glandularis.

Sir, In 1870, von Volkmann (1) introduced the term cheilitis glandularis (CG). He described a distinct, chronic inflammatory condition of the lower lip characterized by mucopurulent exudates from the ductal orifices of enlarged labial salivary glands. Historically, CG has been classified into three subtypes: simplex, superficial suppurative, and deep suppurative. However, it is now believed tha...

Dermoscopic features of plasma cell cheilitis and actinic cheilitis.

[Photodynamic therapy for actinic cheilitis].

Actinic cheilitis is a subtype of actinic keratosis that mainly affects the lower lip and has a higher risk of malignant transformation. Its location on the labial mucosa influences the therapeutic approach. Vermilionectomy requires local or general anesthetic and is associated with a risk of an unsightly scar, and the treatment with 5-fluorouracil or imiquimod lasts for several weeks and the i...

Ingenol Mebutate for Recalcitrant Chronic Actinic Cheilitis.

We present the case of a healthy 76-year-old man with a whitish, hyperkeratotic lesion of the lower lip diagnosed as actinic cheilitis (AC) previously treated with classic red light photodynamic therapy 5 years ago. Initial treatment with 5% imiquimod cream - also with intensified application - failed. After 2 cycles thrice daily, consecutive applications of 150 μg/g ingenol mebutate gel at 3 w...

Cheilitis glandularis: Case report with respect to immunohistochemical findings

Cheilitis glandularis (CG) is a rare benign affection of the lip mucosa. The etiology and pathogenesis of CG are unknown. Surgical measures are the leading therapeutic options to treat CG. This case report on a 55-year-old female illustrates the recurrent affection of the lips over several years and local therapy. Furthermore, the study of the resected glands intends to differentiate the lesion...