Dealing with Angular Cheilitis

Angular Cheilitis, also known as Perleche or Stomitis is an infection that is often seen as lesions at the corners of the mouth.

Angular Cheilitis is essentially a fungal infection caused by germs on the skin,and the infection often flairs up during a cold snap.

These germs that are responsible for the growth of the fungal bacteria live on the lips on a permanent basis.

Many people associate Angular Cheilitis with the flu or a flu like symptom however this is not so. The reason Angular Cheilitis is perceived as a flu like symptom is because it tends to flair up during winter or a cold snap, but what is actually happening is that during a sudden unexpected cold snap, we may forget to put extra blanket on the bed. This then means we may sleep through the night with our body at a colder temperature, and this tends to suppress the immune system.It can even overload it, and once the immune system is weakened, the bacteria that were being constantly held in check now get a chance to act, and this is what creates the familiar lesions in the corners of the mouth.

Some people who have dentures can develop Angular Cheilitis, because the angular alignment of the false teeth may be ill fitting,and this can lead to the mouth closing further than it should.
This then can create small folds of skin in the corners of the mouth.
These pockets of skin are damp with saliva which becomes the perfect environment for fungal bacteria to thrive.

You may also develop Angular Cheilitis if you have had a sudden weight gain as the extra fat around your face may create a similar situation with folds of skin,a haven for the bacteria.

Angular Cheilitis generally has a cause and a reason why it develops in the first place, so by removing that cause it should mean that you won`t suffer any more problems.
However, until that time, you now have the power to quickly stop the fungal bacteria responsible for the lesions. This is a big step forward and I`m sure that anyone who has suffered an Angular Cheilitis attack would do anything to get immediate relief from these symptoms.

Being able to control the symptoms in your own home or even from a bathroom at work, means that you can now get permanent relief, until you have resolved the cause of the Angular Cheilitis occurring in the first place.