What is cheilosis?

Cheilosis is an inflammation in the corners of the mouth that leads to cracking. Over time, cracks and cracks can deepen and the patient may develop ulceration and skilling. There are a number of potential causes of cheilosis and the determination of the cause is important because treatment approaches depends on what causes it. This condition can be quite common in some regions of the world.

One can be simple dehydration. In the winter, when the skin has dried up, many people develop mild cheilosis in the form of lipped lips. People who use medicines that dry the skin or who use preparations for the skin that dry the skin can also experience cheilosis. Another cause may be fungal infection, especially in yeast Candida or bacterial infections, in which case there is sometimes oral infections because organisms make a jump into the mouth or vice versa.E of microorganisms prosper, leading to inflammation. Another cause is malnutrition, which can be caused by poor diet or condition such as celiac disease. In particular, iron and riboflavin deficiencies are associated with cheilosis. Licking or choosing in the corners of the mouth, as people sometimes do as a result of stress, can also be the cause.

As soon as this condition is identified, the doctor will talk to the patient to learn more about the cause. Culture can be accepted to see if some yeasts or bacteria are present in the folds on the corner of the mouth. Treatment may include medicines designed to kill microorganisms, food supplements, dietary change, dental prostheses, drug treatment, etc.

Dermatologist can provide a consultation for a patient with cheilosis and the condition is sometimes identified by a dentist, general practitioner or ÚSSurgeon. It is advisable to receive treatment because cracks in the corners of the lips may be a symptom of a serious basic medical problem and because they may deteriorate over time. An untreated cheilosis can lead to deep pits and cracks around the edges of the mouth, which can be very painful for the patient.