These are some of the questions that we will answer in this article.
So if you are suffering from angular cheilitis and are looking for a solution to that problem, then you have just come to the right place.
Read on :
What is angular cheilitis ?
Angular cheilitis is also known as perleche or angular stomatitis. It is the inflammation of the sides of the mouth following the infection of those areas by a bacteria (staph) or a fungus (Candida albicans).It manifests in the cracking of the sides of the lips where cuts or ulcers form.
In severe cases of angular cheilitis, the sides of the lips can hurt sverely and even bleed whenever the mouth is opened which causes a big discomfort in eating and speaking.
The symptoms of angular cheilitis may also include a swelling and a redness that may spread around the mouth.
Angular cheilitis causes :
As I said earlier, angular cheiltis can be caused either by a fungal or a bacterial infection.The infection can be triggered by many factors like the long exposure to the sun or the cold wind or any other condition that causes saliva to build up in the sides of the mouth to create a moisturized environment where bacteria or fungi can live.
One such condition is the constant licking of the lips or the drooling during sleep.
The use of ill-fitting dentures can also cause angular cheilitis because when dentures are not fitting properly, they can cause the over closure of the mouth. As a result folds form in the sides of the lips and saliva starts to accumulate inside them to create a moisturized environment that favors the infection.
It is also know among specialists that people who have a deficiency in iron or in vitamin B2, B3, B6 or B12 are more vulnerable to this problem.
Angular cheilitis treatment :
Some doctors prefer to determine whether the infection is fungal or bacterial and then prescribe a treatment accordingly.
If, after a diagnosis, the doctor finds out that the cause of the infection is bacterial, then he would prescribe an antifungal like Mycolog-ll or Mycostatin.
If it turns out that the cause of the problem is a bacteria, then he would prescribe a treatment like myconazole.
Angular cheilitis home remedy :
In fact, Orlando Ellis has written a little guide that shows in great detail how to create a home remedy for angular cheilitis using home ingredients. Click here to learn more about this remedy !
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- Perleche -- causes and treatment :
- Perleche is the other name of angular cheilitis. And this is another article where you can learn more about this problem.
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Posted October 28, 2009
douglas wrote
A reportedly effective strategy is to dry out the lesions and use petroleum jelly to lock out moisture. Gently and thoroughly wash the lesions with a non-toxic liquid dish soap, then rinse well with warm water and dab with clean tissue. The affected area should then be allowed to completely dry for 10-20 minutes. When dry, the area should be coated in a generous layer of petroleum jelly. The idea is that dish washing soap dries out the area and the petroleum jelly locks out new moisture, which is necessary for fungal growth. The coated area can be covered with a small bandage before bed. It is vital that the affected areas be clean and completely dry before application of the jelly, and that hands or applicators which contact the lesions be either gloved or thoroughly washed. Repeat the process daily, before bed and in the morning if possible. Cease treatment if results are not seen within 3 days, if symptoms become worse, or if the area becomes further irritated. If this occurs the infection may not be fungal.
Another recommended starting treatment would be an over-the-counter 'Athlete's Foot' cream, as such creams contain both antibacterial and anti fungal properties. Apply in small dosage twice daily to affected area.
Posted June 16, 2009
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