The annoying cracks on the corners of the mouth that have turned nasty, painful, and embarrassing is commonly called Angular Cheilitis.
The condition can be traced to a bacterial infection such as staph, or by a yeast infection (candida or thrush).
Some other causes for the disease to appear and thrive have been traced to a shortage of B vitamins, the mineral iron, and a general state of malnourishment, improper personal hygiene, as well as suffering from diabetes, and HIV.
Because of these reasons, anyone experiencing troublesome lip irritations or problems should visit a dermatologist for proper treatment.
Treatments for angular cheilitis greatly depend on the root cause of the infection.
If the condition is caused by a yeast infection, the most often prescribed treatment for it is with topical anti fungal and steroidal medicines such as Mycolog II.
Mycolog II Cream has nystatin and triamcinolon acetonide as its main ingredients.
Another brand name for this cream is Mycostatin.
These types of medicines act to eradicate the fungus, while the steroid helps alleviate itching, redness, and swelling.
The only problem with using these medicines is that it may come in contact with food get ingested accidentally.
Steroids have been known to cause numerous side effects, and should be taken with great consideration.
In cases of bacterial infections (staph) treatment is done with the application of an anti bacterial topical cream, ointment, or gel like Miconazole gel, which also has an anti fungal properties.
For the elderly who experience having angular cheilitis, the condition can be traced to having ill-fitting or bacteria-laden dentures.
Dentures should be fitted as comfortably as possible to ensure an aligned jaw bite, and to be cleaned properly soaked overnight in an antiseptic mixture or solution.
Chapped lips often affect young children and teenagers who have the habit licking their lips and of putting their soiled fingers, toys, or objects into their mouths.
Some toddlers who also use pacifiers and who bottle-feed are most prone to having chapped lips.
If a case of having chapped lips is ignored or left untreated for awhile, it will end up becoming full-blown angular cheilitis.
Dry, cracked lips can be relieved and cured almost immediately by just applying lip balm or a Vaseline lip gel to the affected area as needed.
If the person suffers more attacks of either chapped lips or angular cheilitis, it's important to take a closer look at that person's current eating habits.
It's usually traced to having a form of B vitamin and iron deficiencies, both of which are greatly needed for optimum function of the immune system and to maintaining healthy cell structure of the muscles, skin, hair, and eyes.
The condition can be traced to a bacterial infection such as staph, or by a yeast infection (candida or thrush).
Some other causes for the disease to appear and thrive have been traced to a shortage of B vitamins, the mineral iron, and a general state of malnourishment, improper personal hygiene, as well as suffering from diabetes, and HIV.
Because of these reasons, anyone experiencing troublesome lip irritations or problems should visit a dermatologist for proper treatment.
Treatments for angular cheilitis greatly depend on the root cause of the infection.
If the condition is caused by a yeast infection, the most often prescribed treatment for it is with topical anti fungal and steroidal medicines such as Mycolog II.
Mycolog II Cream has nystatin and triamcinolon acetonide as its main ingredients.
Another brand name for this cream is Mycostatin.
These types of medicines act to eradicate the fungus, while the steroid helps alleviate itching, redness, and swelling.
The only problem with using these medicines is that it may come in contact with food get ingested accidentally.
Steroids have been known to cause numerous side effects, and should be taken with great consideration.
In cases of bacterial infections (staph) treatment is done with the application of an anti bacterial topical cream, ointment, or gel like Miconazole gel, which also has an anti fungal properties.
For the elderly who experience having angular cheilitis, the condition can be traced to having ill-fitting or bacteria-laden dentures.
Dentures should be fitted as comfortably as possible to ensure an aligned jaw bite, and to be cleaned properly soaked overnight in an antiseptic mixture or solution.
Chapped lips often affect young children and teenagers who have the habit licking their lips and of putting their soiled fingers, toys, or objects into their mouths.
Some toddlers who also use pacifiers and who bottle-feed are most prone to having chapped lips.
If a case of having chapped lips is ignored or left untreated for awhile, it will end up becoming full-blown angular cheilitis.
Dry, cracked lips can be relieved and cured almost immediately by just applying lip balm or a Vaseline lip gel to the affected area as needed.
If the person suffers more attacks of either chapped lips or angular cheilitis, it's important to take a closer look at that person's current eating habits.
It's usually traced to having a form of B vitamin and iron deficiencies, both of which are greatly needed for optimum function of the immune system and to maintaining healthy cell structure of the muscles, skin, hair, and eyes.
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