What is Angular Stomatitis?

Angular stomatitis and Angular Cheilitis

Angular Stomatitis is another term for Angular Cheilitis.

Is is caused either by the candida albicans fungus or by certain bacteria.

Root cause for Stomatitis is an abundance of moisture in the corners of the mouth,mainly caused by saliva buildups. This moisture is an ideal breeding ground for yeast fungus (candida) or bacteria which might trigger the condition.

Reasons for an abundance of saliva in the corners of the mouth could be drooling during sleep hours where the patient wouldn’t even notice. Another cause is frequent licking of the lips or dentures which don’t fit properly

Dentures

If dentures wont fit properly they cause a misalignment of the mouth and corners of the mouth, creating small pockets or folds where saliva can accumulate easily.

Otherwise, the same precautions and root causes for Angular Stomatitis apply as for Angular Cheilitis: Improper nutrition, namely lack of certain B vitamins in the diet, like a lack of vitamins B2, B3, B6 and B12 is one factor.

For proper treatment it is important that your doctor makes a diagnosis whether bacteria is causing the stomatitis or yeast (candida albicans). The reason is that both  causes of the stomatitis need a different approach and different medication.

If it turns out it is coming from a bacterial infection the doctor might prescribe antibiotics,while for the condition caused by yeast he might prescribe anti fungal medication instead.

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