Angular cheilitis (also called perlèche, cheilosis or angular stomatitis) is an inflammatory lesion at the corner of the mouth, and often can occur on both sides. The condition starts as deep cracks or splits. In worse cases, the splits can bleed when the mouth is opened and shallow ulcers or crust may form. Angular chelitis may be caused by nutritional deficiencies, fungal infections, or (less commonly) bacterial infections. You should check with your doctor if to determine which problem you may have. Treatment for angular chelitis varies based on the cause of the condition.
Natural Treatments for Angular Cheilitis:
(Splits on the side of your mouth)
Causes: Although the sores of angular cheilitis may become infected by the fungus Candida albicans (thrush), or other pathogens, studies have linked the initial onset of angular cheilitis with nutritional deficiencies, namely riboflavin (vitamin B2) and iron deficiency anemia, which in turn may be evidence of poor diets or malnutrition (e.g. celiac disease)
Causes: Although the sores of angular cheilitis may become infected by the fungus Candida albicans (thrush), or other pathogens, studies have linked the initial onset of angular cheilitis with nutritional deficiencies, namely riboflavin (vitamin B2) and iron deficiency anemia, which in turn may be evidence of poor diets or malnutrition (e.g. celiac disease)
