 The term "cheilocandidiasis" describes exfoliative (flaking) lesions of the lips and the skin around the lips, and is caused by a superficial candidal infection due to chronic lip licking.Impetigo (caused by "Streptococcus pyogenes" and/or "Staphylococcus aureus"), can manifest as an exfoliative cheilitis-like appearance.Herpes labialis (cold sore) is a common cause of infectious cheilitis.