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how to know if i have angular cheilitis?

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Chelitis: You will have inflamed, red patches at corners of the mouth. Do not lick lips. Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream 2-3 times per day.

Question 2

what causes angular cheilitis and how can itbe  treated?

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Yeast: This problem is also called perleche and is caused by moisture trapping in the corners of the mouth.  First, try applying some otc ketoconazole 1% cream once daily at bedtime.  This should clear quickly (3-5 days).  This is usually a chronic condition so the using the cream on a regular basis may be needed.  If this doesn't fix the problem, see you doctor for help.

Question 3

cure for angular cheilitis?

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No quick treatments: Angular cheilitis is the cracking at the corners of the mouth, with some inflammation and probably some candidal yeast overgrowth. A little clotrimazole antifungal cream and a little hydrocortisone cream for week can make it better, but is not for long-term use. A doctor can check for signs of vitamin deficiency, lip eczema, or oral herpes.

Question 4

how to treat angular cheilitis?

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Some medicine cream: A person with signs of angular cheilitis can be checked by a doctor to see if there is a lip eczema problem, an oral herpes problem, or signs of vitamin deficiency. Angular cheilitis is the cracking at the corners of the mouth, with some inflammation and probably some candidal yeast overgrowth. A little Clotrimazole antifungal cream and a little Hydrocortisone cream for week can make it better.

Question 5

can angular cheilitis spread herpes?

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Yes: The transmission of herpes is not 100% with contact but increases with any breaks in skin or contact with mucosal membranes.  One could potentially "auto-inoculate" or spread the herpes virus to different parts of their body this way.

Question 6

what is the quickest treatment for angular cheilitis?

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Cause, not treatment: It is more important to find out the cause of your angular cheilitis rather than merely wanting to find the fastest cure. There are many causes and may well return without knowing what caused it in the first place.  You should first consult with a dentist to make sure that is what you have, and then you can discuss treatment and prevention.

Question 7

what can cause angular cheilitis?

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Chelitis: Many conditions and factors can precipitate transient or chronic cheilitis, including overexposure to the sun, nutritional deficiencies, allergies, medications, dehydration, diet and certain systemic diseases. Transient cheilitis typically requires no medical intervention. Treatment for chronic cheilitis depends on the underlying cause.

Question 8

angular cheilitis cracking, advice on meds?

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Cheilitis: Try increasing oral vitamin c intake. Keep skin hydrated.

Question 9

what should i do to take care of angular cheilitis?

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Perleche: Combination of a topical corticosteroid usually works along with an anti-fungal that covers candida. Apply apple cider vinegar (raw unfiltered organic) after the shower, let it dry, then apply cream.

Question 10

what causes angular cheilitis and how can one treat it?

Accepted Answer

Angular Cheilitis: Some causes are iron deficiency anemia, vitamin b2 deficiency, zinc deficiency, old age with missing teeth, chapped lips from cold weather, fungal infection, or medications that dry the skin. Treatment is treating the cause, such as topical antibiotics or vitamin supplement.

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