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If you've ever had an inflammatory lesion on one of the corners of your mouth, then you are more than likely aware of the term angular cheilitis. These lesions are normally caused by nutritional deficiencies, such as a lack of riboflavin (vitamin B2) and an iron deficiency anemia. These deficiencies are normally caused by a poor diet or malnutrition such as celiac disease. There are proper ways to treat angular cheilitis, and it largely depends on the cause.
If you're just experiencing a temporary outbreak it was more than likely caused by a bacterial infection. You would want to apply a topical antibiotic to the infected area for numerous days this will give the lesions significant time to heal. These minor cases are normally caused by a fungal infection and can be treated by medication found in your local pharmacy (antifungal creams). If you're suffering a more serious infection you will want to make an appointment with your physician.
There are other cases that are caused by malabsorption syndrome. This is can be cured by vitamin B-12 shots, or an entire B complex shot series. The prescribed amount and frequency these shorts are given, is determined by the security of the lesions and the patient's medical history.
Surprisingly enough another way to properly treat angular cheilitis is to avoid touching the open sores. The condition of these lesions can actually be prolonged by the oils and germs from your hands, and these can easily transfer onto your face. The skin found on and around your face is much more sensitive to germs and oils than anywhere else on your body. So it is essential that you do not touch your face when trying to treat angular cheilitis symptoms. It is also recommended that you keep your tongue in your mouth, that is to say you don't want to allow yourself to lick the sores or your lips. If you do find yourself licking your lips and the corners of your mouth, you're taking the chance of spreading bacteria to the infected area.
Keeping yourself hydrated is also extremely important. You will want to make sure you drink at least six to ten glasses of water a day. That is the average amount needed to help you cure that dry skin for good. Keeping your body well hydrated will decrease the chances of your skin becoming too dry and keeping its irritation at bay.
