Angular Cheilitis

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Angular Cheilitis
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Angular Cheilitis

• You might not have an idea about smiling as a
  painful experience, but it can be experienced, if
  you are suffering angular cheilitis. This
  inflammation starts off as a patch of dry, red or
  cracked skin in one or both corners of the
  mouth.The sensitive skin can even divide and
  bleed if a patient opens their mouth too wide,
  which can further make eating, drinking and
  talking uncomfortable.Angular cheilitis can be
  caused by a variety of factors ranging from a
  yeast infection or vitamin deficiency to simple
  chapped lips.

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Risk Factors and Causes of Angular Cheilitis

• This condition can affect patients of any age,
  from babies to the elderly. People who have
  weakened immune systems from a condition such as
  diabetes or HIV are especially vulnerable. Some
  of the risk factors of angular cheilitis
  include
• Excess saliva pooling in the corners of the mouth
• Thumb sucking
• Ill-fitting dentures
• Certain genetic conditions, such as Down syndrome
  and Sjögren's syndrome
• Nutritional issues, especially a lack of B
  vitamins or an iron deficiency

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Symptoms of Angular Cheilitis

• Angular cheilitis often initiates at the time
  when the corners of the mouth stay moist for a
  long period of time. Dryness and irritation move
  in when the saliva dissipates.When a person
  repeatedly licks their lips to alleviate the
  dryness, the mouth area can dry out even more and
  crack, allowing bacteria to enter and cause an
  infection.The moist environment can also allow
  for fungal growth, resulting in a candida or
  yeast infection that itches and burns. Mouth
  patches may also appear scaly, white in color,
  swollen or blistered.

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Treatment for Angular Cheilitis

• Depending upon the cause, your doctor or dentist
  may prescribe changes in diet, vitamin
  supplements or an antibiotic to treat the
  condition. Don't just put on some lip balm and
  ignore it.Your doctor professional will be able
  to tell whether your issues are caused by a
  fungus, bacteria or a more dangerous underlying
  condition, such as an immune disorder.Angular
  cheilitis that is caused by candida is often
  treated with a steroid or antibiotic cream the
  same way as other fungal infections.

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Treatment for Angular Cheilitis
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• If you regularly have non-food objects in or
  near your mouth (such as dentures, cigarettes or
  braces), good oral hygiene can help keep your
  lips and mouth clean and free from infection.
• To avoid it, try to keep your lower face dry and
  wear lip balm with SPF protection in especially
  cold, dry or sunny weather.It is best to visit
  a doctor or dentist as soon as possible to get
  this type of infection treated properly. An early
  treatment of angular cheilitis can help clear up
  an infection or symptoms in as little as a few
  days, so don't waste time waiting to smile again.

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