Actinic Cheilitis is a chronic inflammation of the lips that is caused due to the prolonged exposure to sunlight in susceptible individuals. Generally, UV-B rays with a wavelength of 290-320nm can cause this sun induced damage. Although the exact mechanism of this condition is unknown, it has found to be potentially carcinogenic. This article provides an overview of this inflammatory condition. Actinic Cheilitis (AC) is a condition seen in people who spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun and have been doing this for many years.
AC is considered as a precancerous damage to the lip epithelium caused by the excessive sun exposure. The condition itself is not a serious health concern but it is an indication of a higher risk of skin cancer. It is observed that the Actinic cheilitis has a 10% chance of turning to squamous cell carcinoma or cancer of the lip. This disorder is also named as…
