All sufferers of angular cheilitis must first determine the causes of the disorder in their personal case in order to treat it effectively. Several established contributing factors and some suspected of doing so can lead to people developing the disorder angular cheilitis which is also called perleche.
Of course, determining the cause involved will also determine the method of treatment. For instance, there are several known nutritional deficiencies which can lead to developing the painful cracks at the corners of the mouth. A lack of B-vitamins and possibly zinc and iron deficiencies are often thought by doctors to play a part in angular cheilitis. In these cases, supplementing with these nutrients would be the first line of defense.
Many people lick their lips as a habit, and even more so when they're lips are chapped in the winter. This along with the similar habit of biting the lips, common in children, has been a factor in some first-time cases of this condition, and these must be stopped to avoid repeated outbreaks.
Older ones with badly fitting dentures may also develop the condition, due to bacteria in the saliva that often pools in the mouth. It's important to soak the dentures daily, either in one part bleach to ten parts water for non-metal dentures or as instructed by a dentist. Being refitted for dentures may be necessary for a lasting solution in this situation.
Having a lowered immune system can also be a factor in the development of the painful, inflamed sores, along with an increased risk for infection, bacterial, viral, or fungal. The complication of infection actually exists for all who suffer with this disorder.
While many have tried to get rid of this embarrassing and persistent problem, more often than not, they end up with yet another round of battle, with no permanent solution. But many others who haven't given up have finally won the war. They followed the advice of one of those people, a mom who really did find a permanent solution to angular cheilitis. - 30224
Of course, determining the cause involved will also determine the method of treatment. For instance, there are several known nutritional deficiencies which can lead to developing the painful cracks at the corners of the mouth. A lack of B-vitamins and possibly zinc and iron deficiencies are often thought by doctors to play a part in angular cheilitis. In these cases, supplementing with these nutrients would be the first line of defense.
Many people lick their lips as a habit, and even more so when they're lips are chapped in the winter. This along with the similar habit of biting the lips, common in children, has been a factor in some first-time cases of this condition, and these must be stopped to avoid repeated outbreaks.
Older ones with badly fitting dentures may also develop the condition, due to bacteria in the saliva that often pools in the mouth. It's important to soak the dentures daily, either in one part bleach to ten parts water for non-metal dentures or as instructed by a dentist. Being refitted for dentures may be necessary for a lasting solution in this situation.
Having a lowered immune system can also be a factor in the development of the painful, inflamed sores, along with an increased risk for infection, bacterial, viral, or fungal. The complication of infection actually exists for all who suffer with this disorder.
While many have tried to get rid of this embarrassing and persistent problem, more often than not, they end up with yet another round of battle, with no permanent solution. But many others who haven't given up have finally won the war. They followed the advice of one of those people, a mom who really did find a permanent solution to angular cheilitis. - 30224
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