Can I eat shepherd's purse with cheilitis?

Written by Wang Peng
Dentistry
Updated on May 16, 2025
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Firstly, patients with cheilitis can eat shepherd's purse; it will not affect the recovery of cheilitis nor the treatment of the patients.

However, patients must understand that eating shepherd's purse does not treat cheilitis. Shepherd's purse is a name for a type of Chinese herbal medicine, primarily used to invigorate the spleen, promote urination, stop bleeding, and improve vision. It has certain therapeutic effects on dysentery, edema, gonorrhea, as well as hematemesis or bloody stools, but it does not have a therapeutic effect on cheilitis.

The causative factors of cheilitis are not yet very clear, so it is recommended that patients with cheilitis should go to a formal hospital for examination, eliminate irritating factors, and clarify the specific type of cheilitis. Then, treatment should be targeted based on the cause.

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Can I eat grapes with cheilitis?

When suffering from cheilitis, patients can eat grapes as they contain many nutritional elements, including a variety of vitamins, which can contribute to the nutritional repair of cheilitis. Therefore, it is advisable for patients to eat grapes. Additionally, patients with cheilitis should also eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, which can effectively supplement the nutrients needed by the human body and play a crucial role in bodily repair. Furthermore, patients with cheilitis should pay attention to the anti-inflammatory treatment of the lips. Applying some anti-inflammatory ointments can effectively alleviate inflammation and treat the condition. Also, when experiencing cheilitis, try to avoid tearing at it with hands as this can lead to peeling that may exacerbate the inflammation and cause discomfort.

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What causes summer cheilitis?

Summer cheilitis is commonly caused by actinic cheilitis, as the skin on the lips is delicate. During summer, strong sunlight and high UV intensity can cause inflammation of the lips, leading to dryness, peeling, or swelling. It is advisable for patients to protect themselves by wearing masks or using sun-blocking umbrellas when going out to effectively prevent direct UV exposure and reduce lip trauma. Additionally, patients should be cautious about consuming certain foods in the summer, such as cold drinks that may contain a lot of colorants, which could also lead to allergic reactions on the lips. Therefore, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their lifestyle and diet.

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Can I eat shepherd's purse with cheilitis?

Firstly, patients with cheilitis can eat shepherd's purse; it will not affect the recovery of cheilitis nor the treatment of the patients. However, patients must understand that eating shepherd's purse does not treat cheilitis. Shepherd's purse is a name for a type of Chinese herbal medicine, primarily used to invigorate the spleen, promote urination, stop bleeding, and improve vision. It has certain therapeutic effects on dysentery, edema, gonorrhea, as well as hematemesis or bloody stools, but it does not have a therapeutic effect on cheilitis. The causative factors of cheilitis are not yet very clear, so it is recommended that patients with cheilitis should go to a formal hospital for examination, eliminate irritating factors, and clarify the specific type of cheilitis. Then, treatment should be targeted based on the cause.

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Can cheilitis be completely cured?

If a patient exhibits symptoms of cheilitis, it is essential to early eliminate possible irritating factors. Early local wet compresses are basic measures, followed by the application of lip balms or similar products for further moisturization and anti-inflammatory effects. If there is no relief, further treatment is required. The current treatment for cheilitis mainly focuses on topical medications and symptomatic treatment. During the acute phase, removing irritating factors as much as possible can significantly aid in the recovery from cheilitis. Additionally, it is advisable for patients to protect their lips early in dry weather conditions by applying lip balm or avoiding irritants. For example, changing habits like biting lips or frequently licking lips with the tongue should be addressed, along with quitting smoking and drinking, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, protecting from sun exposure and cold winds, and discontinuing the use of suspect foods, medications, or certain cosmetics.

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You should go to the dermatology department for cheilitis.

Cheilitis should be treated in the department of oral mucosa. Cheilitis is a general term for diseases that occur on the lips and is a type of inflammatory reaction. There are many classifications of cheilitis; by the speed of the disease's development, it can be divided into acute cheilitis and chronic cheilitis, with acute cheilitis often being an acute inflammatory reaction of the lips caused by allergies. If classified by clinical symptoms, cheilitis can be categorized into eczematous cheilitis, erosive cheilitis, and exfoliative cheilitis, which may involve white scaling on the lips. Cheilitis can also be classified based on its cause, including granulomatous cheilitis, benign lymphoproliferative cheilitis, and hypersensitivity cheilitis, and it can also be related to systemic diseases. Cheilitis, a disease that occurs on the lips, has a relatively high incidence rate.