Stone Riley J, Labert Gianna M, Norman Robert A
Anthropology, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.
Allied Health, University of Tampa, Tampa, USA.
Cureus. 2024 Jul 11;16(7):e64312. doi: 10.7759/cureus.64312. eCollection 2024 Jul.
An eight-year-old male who habitually licked his lips and presented with dry, flaky, and red skin bordering the outside of his lips was diagnosed with lip-lick cheilitis. This condition is exacerbated or, at times, caused by chronic lip-licking, leading to irritation and discomfort. Treatment included tacrolimus 0.03% topical ointment, which he was instructed to apply twice daily. He was also advised to stop licking his lips, maintain proper hydration, and use a stress ball when tempted to lick the irritated region. Following these interventions, there was a clear reduction in both irritation and redness. This condition frequently reflects psychocutaneous interactions, commonly observed in patients with underlying psychological stress, displaying the connection between the brain and skin.
一名八岁男性习惯性舔嘴唇，嘴唇外侧边缘出现皮肤干燥、起皮和发红的症状，被诊断为舔唇性唇炎。这种情况会因长期舔唇而加重，有时甚至由其引发，导致刺激和不适。治疗方法包括使用0.03%他克莫司外用软膏，医嘱每日涂抹两次。他还被告知停止舔唇，保持适当的水分摄入，当想要舔舐受刺激区域时使用减压球。经过这些干预措施后，刺激和发红症状明显减轻。这种情况常常反映了心理与皮肤的相互作用，在有潜在心理压力的患者中较为常见，显示出大脑与皮肤之间的联系。
