Cracked Mouth Corners - Angular Cheilitis

By Lewis Waller

Cracked mouth corners are perhaps the main and most prominent feature of Angular Cheillitis (otherwise known as Perleche, Stomitis, or categorized as a type of Thrush). Part of this condition, along with these cracked mouth corners, or appearances of what look like paper cuts at the corners of the mouth, is also the rash-like redness at these points which are another characteristic of Angular Cheilitis.

The two main causes, or rather, main features of environment this condition (caused by fungal bacteria) thrives in, which can cause these cracked mouth corners, are; folds, creases or wrinkles that become somewhat abnormally prominent at the corners of the mouth, and the moisture which can naturally collect there. This slight exaggeration of the corners of the mouth can be caused by misaligned teeth (or dentures) which may make the mouth need to overly close around them, excessive weight gain in the face, or even the wrinkles that can naturally come with old age.

The moisture which can collect in these creases creates a perfect environment for fungal bacteria to thrive in and cause these cracked mouth corners - tiny lesions or cuts which become irritated and inflamed with this bacteria. This particular form of fungal bacteria needs this moisture in order to survive... without it, it simply cannot exist. Keeping their environment dry, or drying out the bacteria directly, kills them off completely. Once this bacteria has been totally eliminated, these cracked mouth corners heal over, resealing themselves as these features of this condition disappear. This is most popularly achieved with the use of natural herbal remedies which can dry out this bacterial menace without drying out the skin, allowing the person to heal quickly and more naturally.

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