Is aloe vera gel effective for angular cheilitis?

Written by Li Cui
Dentistry
Updated on September 19, 2024
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Angular cheilitis is a very common clinical oral disease and is also a type of stomatitis. There are many causes for this disease; it involves some bacterial infections, but most cases are due to malnutrition or improper nutrient absorption according to the patient's condition. When angular cheilitis occurs, it is recommended that patients pay attention to local oral hygiene and avoid frequently stimulating the area with hands. Applying some aloe vera gel can also help as it has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. In cases of severe angular cheilitis, it is advised that patients visit a hospital and under the guidance of a doctor, use anti-inflammatory and antibacterial medications. Additionally, in terms of diet, it is important to increase the intake of vitamins and consume more fresh vegetables and fruits, which can significantly aid in improving angular cheilitis. (The use of medications should be conducted under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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What should I do if angular cheilitis does not heal for a long time?

Angular cheilitis generally exhibits a phenomenon of being long-lasting and difficult to cure, which may be related to inflammatory irritation. When the inflammation is not fully resolved, the infection associated with angular cheilitis may not easily subside. It is important for angular cheilitis to be treated actively with anti-infection methods and symptomatic treatments. During dry seasons, which are peak periods for triggering angular cheilitis, it is advisable for patients to avoid licking their lips when they feel dry. Doing so can actually increase the moisture on the lips, leading to the skin at the corners of the mouth being more susceptible to breakdown and secondary infection from surrounding diseases. For example, Candida albicans, a common type of fungus, can frequently infect these areas. Not only can this cause angular cheilitis, but it can also lead to recurrent episodes. Patients are advised to pay attention to their lifestyle habits.

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Are the red corners of the mouth angular cheilitis?

When a patient has angular cheilitis, there may be redness, erosion, or bleeding at the corners of the mouth. Thus, when the corners of the mouth appear red, it might be a symptom of angular cheilitis. The symptoms may appear together or individually. Therefore, it is recommended that patients should avoid licking their lips with their tongue and avoid exposure to cold winds. They can apply some erythromycin ointment or glycerin locally for treatment. Avoid eating spicy and irritating foods. If the patient has severe angular cheilitis, dietary adjustments should also be considered. Consuming fresh vegetables and fruits, and eating foods rich in vitamins can help heal angular cheilitis.

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Can iodophor be used for angular cheilitis?

Angular cheilitis, commonly known as soreness at the corners of the mouth, generally occurs more frequently in children. These situations may be related to children often being picky eaters, having an aversion to food, and having weak immune resistance, leading to a deficiency in some vitamins and trace elements within the body. Angular cheilitis is a very common clinical disease. When angular cheilitis occurs, it causes a very intense pain, which can affect the patient's ability to eat, preventing the wide opening of the mouth to chew food. Topically, some iodine can be applied to disinfect the area. However, it is recommended that patients should use some anti-inflammatory ointments locally to help the healing of the area effectively. Additionally, it is important to pay attention to diet, avoiding being picky or averse to food, and to eat a variety of vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, which can be very helpful in preventing recurrences of angular cheilitis.

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Angular cheilitis is associated with which organ having "fire"?

Angular cheilitis generally does not indicate that any specific organ in the body is affected. The human body is a complete structural organization, and if symptoms do appear, it may be due to some discomfort in certain parts of the body's systems. Common causes of angular cheilitis might include picky eating, anorexia, or poor nutrition, leading to deficiencies in vitamins, reduced immunity, and susceptibility to erosion, cracking, and bleeding at the corners of the mouth, which may appear milky white and moist. It is suggested that patients can apply some anti-inflammatory medication locally and combine it with some vitamins, moderately enhancing their resistance, which can gradually lead to recovery. There is no need to be overly anxious. It is recommended that patients develop good living habits, maintain psychological balance, and keep a pleasant mood, while appropriately strengthening the body's resistance.

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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.