Many people who suffer from Angular cheilitis panic when symptoms first appear. They are embarrassed because of the annoying and unsightly sores and scabs and start to scratch and pick at the scabs. The only advice that I can give people in that situation is to do yourself a favour and don’t do it!
Picking and scratching the scabs and white flaky areas around your mouth is the worst possible thing you can do. If your sores are starting to heal and you scratch at them and reopen them, the chance of re-infection is extremely high due to the constant touching of the affected area and scratching and picking at the sores will only prolong the healing process.
No matter what Angular Cheilitis treatment you are using, it is vital that you avoid the temptation to itch and scratch and that you leave the scabs and flakes alone. Even if you are feeling embarrassed because of the unsightly sores, you should try not to scratch or pick. If you pick and scratch at the sores the condition will only get worse and take even longer to go away.
There is a fantastic new overnight cure for Chelitis using 100% natural products found in every household. Use the treatment, stay calm and most importantly, be patient because, excellent as the treatment is, everyone’s experience will differ. Generally in 1-3 days you should notice a marked improvement and best of all, the treatment attacks the cause of the problem holistically and you should notice that you do not suffer from the condition as often, if indeed you ever do.
There are different types of angular cheilitis and before we start treatment it is important that we know the exact cause of your angular cheilitis and see with what kind of cheilitis we are dealing with. The condition can be caused by bacteria and can also be caused by yeast (similar to a candida infection).
For this reason it is advisable to visit a dermatologist who will conduct a full inspection and give an in depth diagnosis for the actual cause of the infection. There are other factors which can be responsible for the condition. One such reason is poor nutrition and in particular, a lack of essential vitamins in the diet. The doctor might then recommend vitamin supplements to assist with the healing process.
Angular Cheilitis Caused By Candida fungus
For this kind of infection we can use anti fungal medication and steroids. Mycolog II Cream is common as well as Mycostatin. Those medications act both as an anti fungal and steroid combined where the anti fungal component gets rid of the candida/yeast and the steroid component is calming the swelling and sores around the mouth.
Traditional Treatment for Angular Chelitis Caused By Bacteria
Your doctor might prescribe antibiotics, either internally or externally. In case of bacterial infection it might be a good idea also to assess your diet given that we know that poor nutrition can weaken the immune system. With a better, healthier diet the immune system can be strengthened and the chance of infections reduced.
Further tips:
If you wear dentures, make sure that they are a good fit. If they don’t fit right they could be the cause of pockets in the corners of the mouth which can become breeding grounds for bacteria. It is also crucial to always keep your dentures clean and disinfected. We recommend the use of cleaning solutions to get rid of the bacteria and fungus on the dentures. You can also soak the dentures in one part bleach and 10 parts water over night to get rid of bacteria.
Use lip balm if you think you are licking your lips too often. The saliva is bad because the moisture can provide another breeding ground for bacteria.
These are tips for dealing with the Chelitis in the interim, but for a holistic 100% natural and permanent cure to your angular Cheilitis we recommend angular cheilitis overnight cure.
