ANGULAR
CHELITIS
Angular
cheilitis (also called perlèche, cheilosis or angular stomatitis) is an inflammatory
lesion at the labial commissure, or corner of the mouth, and often occurs
bilaterally. The condition manifests as deep cracks or splits. In severe cases,
the splits can bleed when the mouth is opened and shallow ulcers or a crust
may form.
Although the disease has an unknown etiology, the sores of angular cheilitis may become infected by the fungus Candida albicans (thrush), or other pathogens. Studies have linked the initial onset with nutritional deficiencies, namely vitamin B (Riboflavin B2 and Cyanocobalamin B12[ and iron deficiency anemia, which in turn may be evidence of poor diets or malnutrition (e.g. celiac disease).Cheilosis may also be part of a group of symptoms (upper esophageal web, iron deficiency anemia, glossitis, and cheilosis) defining the condition called Plummer-Vinson syndrome (aka Paterson-Brown-Kelly syndrome).Angular cheilitis occurs frequently in the elderly population who experience a loss of vertical dimension due to loss of teeth, thus allowing for over-closure of the mouth.Less severe cases occur when it is quite cold (such as in the winter time), and is widely known as having chapped lips. This lesser form mostly happens to young children/teenagers.[citation needed] The child may lick their lips in an attempt to provide a temporary moment of relief, only serving to worsen the condition.(1)
Angular
Chelitis
From The Angualr Chilitis Foundation.This treatment is all natural.
No chemicals, no substances. It takes 3 minutes and you can repeat it as many
times as you wish with no side effects. It costs nothing. You will have these
household products laying around your home. You don't have to buy anything
to perform this treatment.This will work for the elderly, for adults or for
young people. It works even if your Angular Chelitis is caused by mis-aligned
teeth. You may need to get the teeth taken care of by a dentist, but in the
mean time there is no reason at all why you should suffer the symptoms of
red, inflamed lips and ulcers in the corners of the mouth.