Objective: This article presents a case report of actinic cheilitis with an acute inflammatory process and need for anti-inflammatory treatment. Case Report: Triamcinolone acetonide in Orabase was prescribed 3 times a day for 15 days, and the patient was advised to use sunscreen and hats. After 7 days, there was a significant improvement in the acute phase and the patient was kept under observation. Conclusion: It is emphasized that it is important to intervene in the evolution of the inflammatory process in premalignant lesions in order to prevent its long-term maintenance.Key words: Cheilitis; Carcinoma; Inflammation Queilite actínica: relato de caso e revisão da literatura RESUMO Objetivo: O presente artigo apresenta um relato de queilite actínica com processo inflamatório agudo e necessidade de tratamento com anti-inflamatório. Relato do Caso: Foi prescrito acetonido de triancinolona em orabase, 3 vezes ao dia, durante 15 dias e orientou-se para uso de protetor solar e chapéu. Após 7 dias, houve melhora significativa do quadro agudo, permanecendo o paciente em proservação. Conclusão: Ressalta-se que em lesões potencialmente malignas, torna-se importante interferir na evolução de processos inflamatórios, impedindo sua permanência por longo período de tempo.
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