(from the article `riboflavin`) A dietary lack of riboflavin is characterized by variable symptoms that may include reddening of the lips with cracks at the corners of the mouth ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/c/62
Inflammation and cracking of the lips. May occur secondary to a vitamin (C or B-complex) or mineral deficiency. ... (27 Sep 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(ki-lo´sis) fissuring and dry scaling of the vermilion surface of the lips and angles of the mouth, a characteristic of riboflavin deficiency. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: kī-lō′sis Definitions: 1. A condition characterized by dry scaling and fissuring of the lips, attributed by some clinicians to riboflavin deficiencies and other nutritional requirements. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=16617
Cheilosis is the condition of having swollen, cracked, bright-red lips. It is a common symptom of many nutritional disorders including ariboflavinosis. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/EC.HTM