Question 1

angular cheilitis cracking, advice on meds?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

what should i do to take care of angular cheilitis?

Accepted Answer

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 3

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.

Question 4

what is angular cheilitis caused by in kids and in adults?

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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 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

how can i get rid of angular cheilitis?

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The cause first...: There are many causes of angular cheilits and therefore treatment  varies accordingly. The most common cause is simply dry skin or some irritation followed by constant lip licking.  Denture wearers with an over-closed bite is another common cause.  Fungal infections, more commonly and vitamin deficiency, less frequently.  If this is a recurrent probem see a dentist and\or physician.

Question 7

why do i get angular cheilitis? is it an infection?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: May be vitamin deficiency, may be overdryness of the edge of the mouth.  Sometimes infection will occur secondarily.

Question 8

can you use kenacomb ointment for angular cheilitis?

Accepted Answer

Hurt On The Corners: Yes,but just a plain steroid cream would probably  work just as well, unless the inflammation is so bad that you develop an infection and look like The Joker.After it calms down it's important to try and keep the corners of your mouth dry.Like,use the napkin frequently,be careful chewing gum and use extra care when eating citrus, carry some tissue with you,no lip licking,As for wet kisses,well...

Question 9

what is the quickest treatment for angular cheilitis?

Accepted Answer

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 10

what is the quickest home remedy to remove angular cheilitis ?

Accepted Answer

A combination: of moisturizer (Lip Balm) plus MULTIVITAMINS might helps  Over the counter anti-bacterial OINTMENTS might also help!

Hope this helps
Dr Z

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