Angular cheilitis

Cracked and sore mouth corners are the symptoms of a bacterial or fungal infection called angular cheilitis .

Angular cheilitis (also known as  angular stomatitis and perleche) is triggered by any conditions that cause saliva to accumulate in the sides of the lips to create a moisturized environment where fungi and bacteria can live.

One such condition is the use of dentures that do not fit properly. Other conditions that may cause angular cheilitis are the constant licking of the lips and the drooling during sleep.

People who have a compromised immune system or a deficiency in iron or in vitamin B are more vulnerable to angular cheilitis.

Angular cheilitis is usually treated with antifungal ceams or 1% hydrocortizole. but it can also be treated with home remedies .

In fact, unless you have a very severe case of angular cheilitis, you can use a home remedy to get healed within hours. Click here to learn more about this remedy ! 

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Symptoms of angular cheilitis :

The symptoms of angular cheilitis manifest in the form of sores in mouth corners. These painful sores can crack and become covered with a crust.

In severe cases of angular cheilitis, these mouth corner sores can bleed whenever the mouth is opened. Which causes a big discomfort in eating and speaking.

Moreover, Angular cheilitis symptoms may also include a red swelling that can spread in the sides of the lips.

If you want to gain a clearer understanding of angular cheilitis symptoms, then here are some angular cheilitis pictures that represent different cases at different stages.

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