subject: Cold Sores in the Corner of the Mouth - Have You Got Angular Cheilitis? [print this page] Cold Sores in the Corner of the Mouth - Have You Got Angular Cheilitis?
If you have what appear to be cold sores in the corner of mouth, it is highly likely you have the common condition known as Angular Cheilitis. This is especially likely if the sores and scabbing are at both sides rather than just one.
If the cold sores turn whiteish and become inflamed and red and seem to have tiny lacerations, a little like paper cuts, plus a little bleeding, then these are the characteristic signs of Angular Cheilitis. This is caused by bacteria taking hold on the damp skin at the edges of the mouth and developing into a fungal infection (part of the thrush family). Indeed, over 95% of people who have sores and splitting/cracking at the corners of the mouth turn out to have angular cheilitis.
So, if you have what look like cold sores in the corner of the mouth, it is important that you treat it correctly. Angular Cheilitis is a very persistent condition and can actually last for years if not treated. At first, it might start off as seemingly isolated outbreaks which come and go. Both the severity and frequency are likely to increase and sufferers who do not take action will often find themselves in an endless cycle of pain caused by the condition.
Of course, identifying and eliminating the root cause will ensure that in time, you are completely free of the condition. However, as a sufferer, your most pressing concern will be to get rid of the pain and appearance of the cold sores in corner of mouth. By literally starving the bacteria of the oxygen which they need to survive, you can actually relieve the pain within hours and heal the sores within a day.
If you have had cracked lip corners or scabs for more than a couple of days, it is likely that the condition has taken hold. If you would like to look at pictures that can help you verify your own condition, you can download this simple and effective overnight cure from the Angular Chelitis Foundation.
This cure will dry out the condition within hours, providing fast and permanent relief. Please visit Angular Cheilitis Treatment for natural treatment for cold sores in the corner of mouth.
