Can I drink milk with cheilitis?

Written by Li Cui
Dentistry
Updated on September 24, 2024
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Cheilitis is a common condition, and patients with cheilitis can drink milk. Milk is a high-quality protein that can play a beneficial role in bodily repair and is overall beneficial to one's health, so it is recommended that patients drink milk appropriately. Additionally, it is advised that patients with cheilitis should avoid frequently licking their lips or touching them with their hands, as the skin on the inflamed lips is quite fragile and cannot withstand external irritations. Such frequent stimulation can exacerbate the inflammation. It is recommended that patients take appropriate oral vitamins. During the dry seasons of autumn and winter, patients can apply glycerin or lip balm to keep their lips moisturized.

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Can applying honey on the lips relieve cheilitis?

Applying honey on the lips can have a moisturizing effect and alleviate dryness. When patients suffer from cheilitis, it is recommended that they undergo anti-inflammatory treatment. Applying some anti-inflammatory ointment locally can be very effective. For this condition, it is generally advised that patients identify the cause of the lip inflammation and treat it accordingly. Removing some of the triggers can effectively alleviate cheilitis. Regularly maintaining lip moisture by applying lip balm or glycerin can also be very beneficial.

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What should I do about recurrent cheilitis?

There are many types of cheilitis, and when patients experience recurrent cheilitis, it is recommended that patients first understand the type of cheilitis. It is commonly seen in allergic cheilitis or some contact cheilitis, or some chronic cheilitis, and different types of cheilitis have different treatments. If it is allergic cheilitis, a little anti-allergy medication, such as loratadine, can be used. Taking one tablet before bedtime each day, usually for two or three days, can be very effective. If it is a type of chronic cheilitis, such as irritation from strong light or other detrimental irritations, such as the patient frequently licking with their tongue, being in a chronically moist environment, it will not heal easily. For this type of cheilitis, in addition to applying some anti-inflammatory ointments or recombinant human epidermal growth factor gel locally, both can be very effective, but the patient must not lick it with the tongue. Licking it afterwards can cause some of the moisture in the lips to evaporate, leading to slow healing of the lips. (Please use medications under a doctor's guidance.)

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Can pigmentation caused by cheilitis be cured?

If the patient has pigment deposition caused by repeated occurrences of cheilitis, this condition is usually difficult to alleviate. Even with treatment, restoring the lips to their original color is a long and gradual process. It is suggested that patients with cheilitis, who have experienced changes in lip color, may temporarily observe the condition, as it does not affect their overall health, nor does it impede eating or speech functions. If appearance is a concern, one can use lip balm or undergo lip tattooing to cover it up; however, it is crucial to avoid local irritation.

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How can exfoliative cheilitis be completely treated?

Exfoliative cheilitis is currently very difficult to completely cure. Exfoliative cheilitis is considered an immune disease, caused by external irritants, allergens, and various other factors triggering an abnormal body reaction. Clinically, it mainly presents as scaling and peeling of the lip tissue, along with chronic inflammation. Patients with this condition can undergo symptomatic treatment, but curing it entirely is very challenging. During outbreaks of exfoliative cheilitis, it is important to keep the lips clean. Methods like moist compresses can help maintain lip moisture and prevent the cheilitis from worsening due to dryness. Patients should avoid peeling off dry skin from the lips with their hands as this can lead to infections.

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What foods should be avoided with allergic cheilitis?

When patients suffer from allergic cheilitis, their lips are generally in a state of acute inflammation. It is important to pay attention to their diet and avoid eating spicy, irritating foods such as hot pots or barbecues, as well as oily and greasy foods. During this time, it is also advised that patients should not smoke or drink alcohol, as some may experience severe itching due to the cheilitis. At this time, it is recommended that patients apply anti-allergic ointment locally, which can effectively relieve some symptoms of allergic cheilitis. Additionally, when suffering from allergic cheilitis, patients should avoid consuming seafood, as it is more likely to provoke allergic reactions. Therefore, to alleviate allergy symptoms, it is advised that patients avoid seafood during this period.