While some people experiencing extremely dry and chapped lips may assume they have this disease, exfoliative cheilitis is actually an extremely rare condition that few people actually suffer from. It is characterized by the following symptoms:  Cracking, flaking, itching, and/or burning of the lips. Discoloration, especially around the vermillion border of the lips (in other words, the outside edge of your lips).  Repeated peeling of a layer of excessive keratin that forms on the surface of the lips.  Swelling of the lips. The exact cause of the condition is unknown, but researchers have suggested that a variety of factors could cause it, including reaction to dental implants, hormone imbalances, diet imbalance, or liver malfunction, internal or external toxins, fungal or bacterial infections, improper diet, and poor mouth hygiene.  It has been suggested that this form of cheilitis may develop from other, less severe, forms. Exfoliative cheilitis may also be caused by a fungal mouth infection called “Candida Yeast Overgrowth”, or Thrush. You can buy a pH tape testing kit or you can check for signs. The best time to do this test is first thing in the morning, before brushing your teeth or drinking anything.  Start by collecting a mouthful of saliva and spit it into a clear glass filled with bottled or distilled water.  After 15 minutes check back - normal saliva should just float on top. Any of the following are positive signs that you have Candida Yeast Overgrowth and you should contact your doctor for treatment:  The saliva has formed strings that hang down into the water. There are cloudy globs that slowly sink or suspend below the surface.
تعرف على الأعراض. تفهم الأسباب وراء ذلك. تأكد من عدم إصابتك بمبيضات أو فرط الخميرة عبر فحص لعابك.