People who think long term exfoliative cheilitis is ”no big deal” really need to shut up. I get angry seeing exfoliative cheilitis described as a ”benign” condition when nothing about it is benign.
Physically exfoliative cheilitis is a problem because it affects the lips, mouth, teeth, tongue. It makes drinking water, eating food, brushing teeth, flossing, speaking, smiling, kissing, even breathing when exercising a constant relentless struggle and burden. It makes going to the dentist hell. Cavities, gingivitis, receding gums maybe from poor dental hygiene due to the cheilitis or du ...
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