Angular stomatitis

Angular stomatitis can be caused either by a bacteria or by the fungus candida albicans. In most cases, the infections happens as a result of any condition that causes saliva to build up in the mouth corners (labial commissures) to create a moisturized environment where bacteria and fungi can live.

One of these conditions is the constant licking of the lips or the drooling during sleep.

Also, the use of dentures that don't fit properly is one of the causes of angular stomatitis. The reason is that, when dentures are ill-fitting, they can cause the over closure of the mouth. As a result, little folds form in the sides of the lips and saliva starts to accumulate in them to ceate a moisturized environment that favors the infection.

They are other less common causes of angular stomatitis like contact dermatitis or allergies to toothpastes, lipsticks and other conditions.

The other factor that increases the likelihood of having angular cheilitis (the other name of angular stomatitis) is the lack of iron and vitamin B2, B3, B6 and B12.

The mainly prescribed medication for angular stomatitis is 1 % hydro cortisone. This medicine is available in the market under many different brand names.

In some cases, a doctor may prefer to know whether the infection was caused by a fungus or a bacteria and then prescribe a treatment for angular stomatitis accordingly.

If after the diagnosis, it turns out that the infection is bacterial, then the doctor will prescribe antibiotics.

If the diagnosis reveals that the inflammation is caused by a fungal infection, then the prescribed treatment will include an antifungal like Mycolog-ll.

It is possible to cure angular stomatitis (or angular cheilitis) using a home remedy. In fact, Orlando Ellis (of the angular cheilitis foundation) has written a little step by step guide that outlines in great detail how to treat angular stomatitis using home ingredients.

This remedy acts by drying out the moisturized areas of the infection to kill the bacteria living there within hours.

The reason why this remedy acts fast, is that it is scientifically proven that the pathogens that cause angular stomatitis can't survive in dry environments for more than a few hours.

This is why this remedy can guarantee an almost immediate relief. Click here to learn more !