LIP LICKING
Lip Licking (LL) represents an irritant contact dermatitis from the constant wetting and irritation of the skin by saliva.
- Lip licking, aka Lip licker's dermatitis, is commonly seen in school-aged children, although it may present at any age. In some patients, difficulty with impulse control or cognitive impairment contributes to compulsive lip-licking.
Clinical
Red, scaly, crusted, eczematous changes of the skin encircling the mouth in a child is characteristic. Only skin accessible to the tongue is affected.
Treatment
The child should be encouraged to keep his or her tongue in his or her mouth. White petrolatum may be applied several times a day as a protectant. Hydrocortisone ointment is helpful for any inflammation.
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