Actinic cheilitis: A review
| Autor: | Elangovan Somasundaram, Ruchi Gera, Harish Babu Peethambaran |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Vol 27, Iss 4, Pp 569-571 (2015) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0972-1363 0975-1572 |
| DOI: | 10.4103/0972-1363.188763 |
| Popis: | Actinic cheilitis (AC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the lips that is caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight in susceptible individuals. It affects the vermilion region of the lower lip almost exclusively. UV-B rays with a wavelength of 290-320 nm are held responsible for the sunlight-induced damage. The exact mechanism of the development of AC is unclear. It is considered to be potentially malignant. |
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