Eclabium
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Eclabium means the turning outwards of the lip. Eclabium comes from the Greek word "ek" meaning "out," and the Latin word "labium"[citation needed] meaning "lip." This deformation occurs in most babies born with harlequin type ichthyosis,[citation needed] caused by genetic defects.[citation needed] Eclabium can severely impact the quality of life. There are ways to predict if a child will have this condition before they are born through genetic testing.[1] For patients who suffer from eclabium due to improper wound healing, there are different treatment options available to restore the lips back to normal or at least to the point where they are not a hazard to the patients quality of life. Periodontitis can also cause eclabium. As eclabium is a symptom, it is treated by addressing its cause. When the underlying disease is treated, the eclabium tends to go away as well.
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