Eitiology / Causes of Actinic (Solar) Cheilitis
Eitiology / Causes of Actinic (Solar) Cheilitis
- Chronic, excessive exposure to solar radiation; ultraviolet spectrum (ranging from 290 to 320 nm) most damaging
- Fair-complexioned people more severely affected than others
- May progress to cutaneous actinic keratosis and/or squamous cell carcinoma
Category: Etiology / Causes, Oral Diseases