The corner of the mouth has been recurring for several years.
Disease description:
I am 30 years old this year, and I have experienced recurring mouth corner cracks for several years, especially worsening during autumn and winter. Each time the corners crack, although using lip balm and moisturizing cream can temporarily relieve the condition, they crack again soon after. Sometimes there is also mild pain and bleeding. This condition has seriously affected my quality of life, and I hope to find an effective treatment.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Chao
Medically, the condition of recurring cracks at the corners of the mouth is known as angular cheilitis, a common oral disease primarily characterized by redness, swelling, pain, dryness, peeling, and cracking at the corners of the mouth. The causes of angular cheilitis may be related to malnutrition, environmental factors, fungal infections, reduced saliva production, abnormal tooth occlusion, and other factors.
Avoid frequently opening the mouth wide, and use lip balm instead of licking or peeling the corners of the mouth to keep the area moisturized. Maintain good oral hygiene, avoid irritating foods and beverages, and consume more fresh fruits and vegetables, especially those rich in vitamins B and C, which can help promote healing of the mouth corners. For cases of malnutrition-related angular cheilitis caused by vitamin deficiency, oral supplementation of B-complex vitamins may be an effective treatment.
