Are there different types of cheilitis?

Are there different types of cheilitis?

The term “cheilitis” describes general lip irritation. Eczematous cheilitis is the most common form, but other common types include:

• Angular cheilitis, which usually affects the corners of the mouth and is often the result of a fungal or yeast infection.
• Infective cheilitis, which can be the result of the herpes simplex virus or bacterial infections such as group A streptococcal infections. Some forms are contagious.