actinic cheilitis

Actinic cheilitis: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Actinic cheilitis is a precancerous condition that affects the lips, most commonly the lower lip. It develops after many years of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, usually from sunlight. The lips are covered by a thin layer of skin and mucosa that is more sensitive to sun damage than other areas of the body. Over …
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