Solar cheilitis is most likely to appear in:
(A.) Immunocompromised patients
(B.) Dark-skinned adults
(C.) Patients undergoing cancer therapy
(D.) Fair-skinned adults
Answer: (D.) Fair-skinned adults
Solar cheilitis, also called actinic cheilitis usually occurs in fair-skinned individuals. The cause is related to sun exposure, and the lesions are commonly present on the lower lip. The vermillion borders become pale and the interface of the lip and the skin can sometimes be indistinct.
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