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[Factitious crusting cheilitis].

M Jeanmougin, J Civatte, M A Bertail

    Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study describes factitious crusting cheilitis in young women, characterized by thick, rapidly reappearing lip crusts likely caused by self-trauma. Psychological factors are often present, and differentiating it from other cheilitis forms is crucial.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Factitious crusting cheilitis is a rare condition affecting young women.
    • Lesions present as thick, crusty, yellowish to black formations resembling a mold over the lips.

    Observation:

    • Crusts rapidly reform after removal, revealing normal or erosive mucosa.
    • Patients often exhibit emotional factors and personality disturbances.
    • The condition is frequently associated with self-induced trauma, such as lip chewing or sucking.

    Findings:

    • Four cases of factitious crusting cheilitis in young women are reported.
    • Clinical presentation and psychological status were similar across all patients.
    • Patients were notably unbothered by the cheilitis.

    Implications:

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    • Factitious cheilitis requires differentiation from infectious (Candida albicans), actinic, glandular, and other forms of dermatitis.
    • The diagnosis can be challenging but should be considered in persistent cheilitis.
    • Understanding the psychological and traumatic origins is key to management.