Actinic cheilitis: A case report and a review of the literature

Abstract

Objective: This article presents a case report of actinic cheilitis with an acute inflammatory process and need for anti-inflammatory treatment. Case Report: Triamcinolone acetonide in Orabase was prescribed 3 times a day for 15 days, and the patient was advised to use sunscreen and hats. After 7 days, there was a significant improvement in the acute phase and the patient was kept under observation. Conclusion: It is emphasized that it is important to intervene in the evolution of the inflammatory process in premalignant lesions in order to prevent its long-term maintenance.