BACKGROUND To demonstrate the value of videoroscopy in identifying lesions and alterations not seen by oroscopy and to select the area for biopsy. MATERIAL AND METHODS Eighty patients were subjected to anamnesis, physical exam, videoroscopy exam, toluidine blue test and biopsy. A diagram of the lips was created to record the exact location where the lesion was found. RESULTS Physical exam i...

Allergic contact cheilitis caused by olaflur in toothpaste Anton de Groot1, Ron Tupker2, Diny Hissink3 and Marjolijn Woutersen4 1Acdegroot Publishing, 8351 HV Wapserveen, The Netherlands, 2Department of Dermatology, Sint Antonius Hospital, 3435 CM Nieuwegein, The Netherlands, 3Consumer and Safety Division, Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, 3511 GG Utrecht, The Netherlands,...

Actinic cheilitis (AC) is a pre-malignant inflammatory reaction of the lips caused by continuous exposure to solar rays. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of AC in a population of sugarcane workers in Brazil. 1,539 individuals who were exposed to the sun during working hours and 150 individuals who were not exposed were screened for clinical signs of AC. The sample was classifi...