How to treat angular cheilitis in summer?

Written by Li Cui
Dentistry
Updated on October 26, 2024
00:00
00:00

When patients develop oral inflammation during the summer, it is generally considered that it might be due to sunburns, as patients may neglect lip care and protection while going out in the summer, leading to intense ultraviolet radiation which could cause local sunburns. Since the skin on the lips is delicate and cannot withstand strong external stimuli, it is crucial for patients with summer angular cheilitis to pay attention to sun protection. Additionally, the occurrence of angular cheilitis might be due to inappropriate dietary habits, which could lead to poor nutrition and a lack of vitamins, potentially resulting in sores at the corners of the mouth. Some cases might be due to "internal heat", so it is recommended that patients maintain a light diet.

Other Voices

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Wang Ji Zhong
Internal Medicine
58sec home-news-image

What causes angular cheilitis?

We often see cases of angular cheilitis, which occurs when there is inflammation at the corners of the mouth. There are many causes of angular cheilitis, including local irritation such as rubbing the corners of the mouth incorrectly or frequently licking them, as well as a lack of nutrients. A main cause of oral inflammation is a deficiency in vitamin B2, along with infectious factors, and the presence of bacteria and viral microbes. Candida albicans is a common fungal infection in angular cheilitis, along with other factors such as emotional stress, anxiety, mental factors, and immune genetic factors, all of which can lead to angular cheilitis. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to promptly supplementing needed nutrients, eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, and vitamin-rich substances. At the same time, maintaining a good mental state and eliminating irritants in the mouth can help in returning to normalcy.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Li Cui
Dentistry
1min 6sec home-news-image

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.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Li Cui
Dentistry
1min 2sec home-news-image

Does angular cheilitis require the use of cephalosporins?

Angular cheilitis is also relatively common in clinical practice, commonly referred to as cracked corners of the mouth. This condition is generally caused by a deficiency in vitamins and trace elements in the patient's body, or due to excessive internal heat, leading to erosion at the corners of the mouth. Furthermore, the surface may also exhibit a moist, whitish appearance accompanied by pain. At this time, it is advised that patients should not frequently lick the affected area with their tongue and may apply some anti-inflammatory ointment. If the pain is severe and the damage from angular cheilitis is significant, patients can appropriately take some oral cephalosporins. However, as cephalosporins are antibiotics, it is recommended that patients use them under a doctor’s guidance and not take them indiscriminately. If a patient is allergic to penicillin, cephalosporins should not be used, so it is advised not to take them without proper guidance.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Li Cui
Dentistry
52sec home-news-image

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.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Li Cui
Dentistry
1min 34sec home-news-image

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.