Characteristics of Fungal Cheilitis

Written by Li Cui
Dentistry
Updated on September 24, 2024
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Patients with fungal cheilitis often exhibit symptoms such as ulceration at the corners of the mouth, and even cracking. There may be a pus-like white membranous substance at the corners, and sometimes crusting can occur. Patients must pay attention to oral hygiene, avoid irritations in the mouth, refrain from consuming spicy and irritating foods, and avoid frequently licking with the tongue, as these actions may exacerbate the fungal infection.

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Characteristics of Fungal Cheilitis

Patients with fungal cheilitis often exhibit symptoms such as ulceration at the corners of the mouth, and even cracking. There may be a pus-like white membranous substance at the corners, and sometimes crusting can occur. Patients must pay attention to oral hygiene, avoid irritations in the mouth, refrain from consuming spicy and irritating foods, and avoid frequently licking with the tongue, as these actions may exacerbate the fungal infection.

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Treatment methods for children's cheilitis

In cases of angular cheilitis in children, it generally appears during the acute phase, especially if the child consumes spicy foods. Secondly, a deficiency in vitamins can also cause angular cheilitis. At this point, it is appropriate to supplement with vitamin B and vitamin C, and enhance care by maintaining oral cleanliness, drinking plenty of water, and favoring mild or cool liquid diets to avoid irritating foods. Additionally, topical treatments like watermelon frost and Xinnei San can be sprayed on the affected area, and for severe pain, lidocaine can be applied topically. If the child has a fever or other underlying illness, treatment should focus on the primary disease. Furthermore, it is also important to ensure the child's diet includes plenty of vegetables and fruits, which are rich in vitamins B and C.

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What vitamins should I take for angular cheilitis?

Angular cheilitis can cause changes in facial appearance, particularly causing discomfort and pain especially during eating. Angular cheilitis is closely related to diet, as deficiencies in vitamins, iron, zinc, and other trace elements are also among the causes. Vitamin deficiency, especially the lack of Vitamin B2, is a key factor. Therefore, it is advisable to consume foods rich in vitamins such as fruits, vegetables, eggs, lean meats, as well as seaweed, kelp, and mushrooms to recover quickly.

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Angular cheilitis is lacking in which vitamin B?

Common angular cheilitis often uses some B vitamins, which are a type of complex B vitamin. It is not specified which B vitamin, so it is suggested that patients with oral inflammation can take some complex B vitamins, which are beneficial to the healing of angular cheilitis. When patients develop angular cheilitis, they must pay attention to their oral hygiene. The affected area may develop some ulceration, or a moist condition. At this time, it is recommended that patients should avoid licking the area with their tongue and touching it frequently with their hands to prevent increasing inflammation and causing infections. Applying anti-inflammatory ointments can be beneficial to the recovery of angular cheilitis. In terms of diet, it is essential to eat bland food and avoid spicy and irritating food.

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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.