Angular Chelitis or "Perleche" or "Stomitis" is a persistent infection in the corner of the mouth. The sides, usually both sides crack and split, almost like a paper cut. This condition is not life threatening nor is it a contagious infection. However it can get difficult to get rid of. The fungal bacteria lay dormant on the lips, held at bay by the immune system. Often sufferers report a cold snap or the beginning of winter is usually a time when they suffer an attack.

Angular Chelitis has been traced back to a vitamin and minerals deficiency. Particularly a lack of iron which is found plentiful in red meat.

Millions of Americans suffer from this condition every year, the typical person that gets Angular Chelitis may get dry and chapped lips or even the full bacterial condition, complete with the legions at the corner of the mouth, at least 3 or 4 times per year. It can last weeks or months and some sufferers tolerate the painful conditions of split sore lips at the corner of the mouth on an almost permanent basis.

Left untreated, the condition can worsen into a fully blown infection of the mouth. The tongue develops a whitish hue as the Candida, (oral thrush) infects the mouth. This condition can, and does last months at a time. The typical treatment is to prescribe 1% hydro cortisone, however most sufferers report that this ointment does little if anything the subdue the symptoms much less cure the person of this affliction.





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