This is a precancerous condition caused by exposure to the sun. The lower lip is most often affected with dryness and cracking that won't go away. If not treated, 6-10% of people with actinic cheilitis will develop squamous cell carcinoma.
By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com Guide
Updated: June 23, 2008
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This is a precancerous condition caused by exposure to the sun. The lower lip is most often affected with dryness and cracking that won't go away. If not treated, 6-10% of people with actinic cheilitis will develop squamous cell carcinoma.
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