Angular Cheilitis Explained
Posted on June 22, 2008 by DFHS Article Team
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In severe Angular cheilitis cases, the splits can bleed when the mouth is opened and shallow ulcers or a crust may form.
Angular cheilitis sores can become infected by the fungus Candida albicans (thrush), or other pathogens.
Studies have linked the initial onset of Angular cheilitis with nutritional deficiencies, specifically:
- Riboflavin
- vitamin B12
- and iron deficiency anemia, which in turn may be evidence of poor diets or malnutrition (e.g. celiac disease).
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 of Angular cheilitis mainly affects young children/teenagers.
The child may lick their lips in an attempt to provide a temporary moment of relief, only serving to worsen the condition.
Treatment for Angular Cheilitis includes antibiotic gels, vitamins and dentures.
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