How to prevent angular cheilitis?

Written by Zhu Zhu
Dermatology
Updated on September 27, 2024
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Angular cheilitis is a common skin disease, also known as cracked corners of the mouth, caused by inflammatory reactions in the corner of the mouth. To prevent angular cheilitis, it is recommended to eat more moisturizing foods, such as white fungus, sesame, milk, etc., and to eat less spicy and fried foods. Additionally, pay attention to the care of facial skin, keep the lips clean and hygienic to prevent skin from cracking, and you can apply a small amount of edible oil or glycerin. Finally, ensure a balanced diet and eat foods rich in B vitamins.

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Written by Li Cui
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What causes itchy angular cheilitis?

Angular cheilitis, commonly known as cracked corners of the mouth, is relatively common in daily life and usually seen in children. It generally occurs on one or both sides of the corners of the mouth. The causes of the condition can vary, including nutritional deficiencies, candidal angular cheilitis, or bacterial angular cheilitis. It is recommended that patients experiencing this condition consult a hospital for diagnosis. Topical application of anti-inflammatory ointments can be very effective in local inflammation control and repair. Dietary adjustments should include eating bland foods and avoiding spicy or irritating foods. Maintaining a regular lifestyle without staying up late and developing good living habits are advised. Appropriate intake of vitamins or trace elements, and possibly oral antiviral medications, can also be considered.

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How to cure angular cheilitis permanently?

There are many factors that cause angular cheilitis, so comprehensive treatment is necessary for a radical cure. Firstly, it is essential to remove local irritants that cause angular cheilitis, such as avoiding the habit of abnormally licking the lips, and removing poor dental restorations, which includes getting rid of inappropriate dentures that wear on the lips. Eat less spicy food and avoid chewing betel nuts, change some unhealthy food habits, eat more fruits and vegetables, and supplement with Vitamin B complex. It's important to maintain a balanced diet regularly and ensure to include trace elements like iron and zinc. Also, keep the lip area moisturized to prevent dry and cracked lips. Additionally, enhance your immune system and maintain a healthy and calm mood. With these comprehensive treatments, it is believed that angular cheilitis will heal quickly.

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How to determine the type of angular cheilitis.

Angular cheilitis is relatively common in everyday life, especially prevalent among children. The most common type seen is nutritional angular cheilitis, generally caused by a deficiency in vitamins due to children’s frequent picky eating, loss of appetite, and malnutrition. The symptoms usually manifest as moist whitish areas at both corners of the mouth, accompanied by ulcers and raw sores. In severe cases, it can spread to the inner mucosa and vary in length. Another type of angular cheilitis is streptococcal angular cheilitis, generally caused by infections from streptococci or staphylococci. This type of cheilitis typically results in erosion at the corners of the mouth, present with horizontal lines, and due to the bacterial infection, localized bleeding, crusting, and pus formation may occur. Local cleansing followed by the application of antibiotic ointments can be very effective for treating this condition. A less common type is fungal angular cheilitis, also known as candidal infection angular cheilitis, typically occurring in children when their immunity is compromised. The moist local environment leads to similar damage at the corners of the mouth, along with whitish erosion. It is crucial to maintain hygiene and boost the child's immune system to manage this type of angular cheilitis.

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Is sesame oil effective for angular cheilitis?

Patients who develop angular cheilitis may generally be experiencing a vitamin deficiency, or it may occur in relatively dry seasons, leading to breaks at the corners of the mouth. It could also be a result of internal heat in the body, causing angular cheilitis, also known as cracked corners of the mouth. It is generally not advisable for patients to apply aromatic oils as they do not have antibacterial properties and may even facilitate bacterial invasion. It is suggested that patients use some anti-inflammatory ointments, such as erythromycin ointment or gentamicin eye ointment, which can help reduce inflammation and heal the skin's soft tissue damage. Therefore, it is recommended that patients seek medical advice and apply medications prescribed by a doctor. Additionally, when applying ointments, do not use hands directly; instead, use medical cotton swabs and maintain personal hygiene. (Medication use should be under the guidance of a physician.)

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Can angular cheilitis be treated with acupuncture?

Acupuncture can also be used to treat angular cheilitis, as it primarily stimulates acupoints to effectively invigorate blood circulation, remove blood stasis, unblock meridians, and regulate the body. However, acupuncture mainly plays an auxiliary role. It is recommended for those suffering from angular cheilitis to promptly take anti-inflammatory drugs for effective improvement. During the medication period, acupuncture can be used to accelerate healing. If only acupuncture is used for treatment, the effect is relatively slow because acupuncture is a gradual process of conditioning. Therefore, it is best to use medication for timely treatment.