Angular Cheilitis

Angular cheilitis is inflammation/fissuring at the oral commissures, due to Candida/bacterial infection, moisture pooling, ill-fitting dentures, nutritional deficiency (iron/B vitamins), or atopy, presenting with cracked, red, painful corners. Treatment: topical antifungal/antibacterial; barrier/emollient; correct denture/vertical dimension; nutritional support (iron/B vitamins); avoid licking; treat underlying diabetes/immunosuppression; follow-up.

Common Symptoms

Cracked/red/painful mouth corners; moisture pooling; by Candida/bacterial/denture/nutritional

Causes and Pathogenesis

Infection/moisture/poor denture/nutritional deficiency causes commissural inflammation.

Treatment

Antifungal/antibacterial; barrier; correct denture; nutritional support; avoid licking

Preventive Measures

Lip care; correct denture; balanced nutrition; avoid mouth-corner moisture.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Oral Medicine/Dermatology/Prosthodontics department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.