Cheilitis, cheilosis, or angular stomatitis, though not a life threating condition, can be very irritating and uncomfortable. Its main symptom: cracked corners of mouth, can occur more than a few times each year, which prompts sufferers to go searching for angular cheilitis treatments that work.
Before looking for a treatment for cheilitis, it is best that the patient first learns about the causes of cheilitis so that he or she can find an appropriate cure. A common cause of cheilosis is extreme salivating, which really attracts bacteria to live in the mouth. Having excessive saliva, after all, makes the mouth corners damp as well as warm - an ideal environment for the Candida fungus. At first, the symptoms of the above mentioned skin infection may not be painful; however, as the time goes by, the cracked corners of mouth will become very dry, and may even turn into painful sores.
Some patients may also need iron supplements and iron-rich foods as their angular cheilitis treatments. This is because iron deficiency is also one of the causes of cheilitis. Thus, an effective treatment for cheilitis is to increase the amount of iron in your body by either eating foods rich in iron on a regular basis, or, taking supplements that contain a lot of iron.
Another cause of bacterial infestation in an individual's mouth is an unfit brace, even poorly fitted dentures. Most elderly persons who suffer from cracked corners of mouth can blame their cheilitis on loose dentures. It is therefore a must to head to the dentists immediately and have those dentures adjusted properly as denture and brace adjustment is part of recommended angular cheilitis treatments.
Using facial sunblock may also be considered as a treatment for cheilitis. Why? This is because over exposure to the sun is also included in the list of causes of cheilitis. Since the sun can dry up your skin, it is best to use sun block with a high SPF regularly, and apply it not only on your body, but also on your face. Better use a hypoallergenic sunscreen though if your facial skin is sensitive to avoid allergic reactions. To avoid having cracked corners of mouth, it is also necessary to frequently drink lots of water in order to keep your body hydrated. A properly hydrated body, aside from a properly hydrated mouth, after all, can protect you from lip fissures, mouth fissures, cracked skin, and so on.
Other angular cheilitis treatments that are safe to use and are usually effective include:
1. Drinking ginger tea
Take note that drinking ginger tea will not really stop your cheilosis infection, but, will decrease drooling and salivating activities, which, of course, can help thwart angular-cheilitis.
2. Applying anti bacterial and anti fungal creams
Another method to gain relief from your cracked corners of mouth is to apply OTC creams that have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Applying those creams 2x per day in moderate amounts can help give you short-term relief from cheilitis.
There are various home remedies for angular-cheilitis that are proven to be effective and safe. It is advisable though that you first consult a physician or a dermatologist before trying out various angular cheilitis treatments.
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