Do you know anything about exfoliative cheilitis?

Hello,

Exfoliative cheilitis is rare skin condition that results in the inflammation of your lips and usually causes the skin here to peel. It can sometimes occur due to a bacterial infection, but often it is brought on by destructive habits, such as repeated picking or biting at your lips, which can be influenced by stress.

In terms of treatment, you would need to speak to your doctor. They should be able to take a swab of your skin and affirm the diagnosis. Then, you might be prescribed further treatment, whether it’s addressing the cause of your stress or giving you medicines to treat any underlying bacterial infection.

I hope that clears things up for you,

Best wishes,

Felicity