Angular Cheilitis treatment in Benito Juárez

Angular cheilitis is an inflammation that appears at the corners of the lips, where the skin becomes red, cracks and can form small fissures or crusts.

Common causes: moisture accumulated at the corners of the mouth, fungal or bacterial infections, nutritional deficiencies and certain skin irritations.

Common symptoms: burning, a feeling of tightness, painful cracks when opening the mouth and, at times, scaling.

When to see a doctor? When the discomfort persists, recurs frequently or makes it hard to eat and speak. The general practitioner can assess the condition and, if there is a connection to the respiratory tract or oral cavity, the otolaryngologist provides a complementary perspective. The wisest thing is to let a professional identify the cause before trying remedies on your own.