Digestive & Gastrointestinal Conditions
Diseases of lips
Mild
ICD-10: K13 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: होंठ फटना · தமிழ்: உதடு வெடிப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ತುಟಿ ಬಿರಿದು ಹೋಗುವುದು · తెలుగు: పెదవులు పగలడం · বাংলা: ঠোঁট ফাটা · मराठी: ओठ फुटणे · ગુજરાતી: હોઠ ફાટવા
About this condition
Diseases of the lips include various conditions affecting the lip tissue, ranging from simple chapping and dryness to inflammation, infections, and color changes. These can be caused by sun exposure, weather changes, nutritional deficiencies, allergies, or infections. While many lip conditions are minor and self-limiting, persistent or severe symptoms may indicate underlying health issues requiring medical attention.
Common symptoms
cracked lips
dry lips
lip swelling
lip discoloration
burning lips
peeling lips
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks or worsen
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | होंठ फटना · होंठ सूखना · होंठों में सूजन · होंठों का रंग बदलना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | உதடு வெடிப்பு · உதடு வறட்சி · உதடு வீக்கம் · உதடு எரிச்சல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ತುಟಿ ಬಿರಿದು ಹೋಗುವುದು · ತುಟಿ ಒಣಗುವುದು · ತುಟಿ ಊತ · ತುಟಿ ಸುಡುವಿಕೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పెదవులు పగలడం · పెదవుల పొడిబారడం · పెదవుల వాపు · పెదవుల రంగు మారడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ঠোঁট ফাটা · ঠোঁট শুকিয়ে যাওয়া · ঠোঁট ফোলা · ঠোঁট জ্বালা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | ओठ फुटणे · ओठ कोरडे होणे · ओठांना सूज · ओठ जळजळ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | હોઠ ફાટવા · હોઠ સુકાવા · હોઠમાં સોજો · હોઠ બળતરા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Diseases of lips?
cracked lips, dry lips, lip swelling, lip discoloration, burning lips, peeling lips.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks or worsen
Is Diseases of lips common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Diseases of lips?
Severity is classified as Mild. if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks or worsen.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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