Remedies for cuts in the corners of the mouth

Angular or ring-shaped cheilitis is a small cut, sometimes resembling an abrasion, which occurs at the level of the labial commissures.
The main cause of cuts in the corners of the mouth is infectious, but malnutrition also plays a very important role.
Symptoms are typical of inflammation:

• Redness.
• Pain (especially in the opening of the mouth).
• Sometimes swelling.
• Wear of the skin.

Angular cheilitis occurs mainly in children, the elderly, and people who show predisposing factors.

The published material is intended to allow quick access to general advice, suggestions and remedies that doctors and textbooks usually dispense for the treatment of angular cheilitis; such indications must in no way substitute the opinion of the attending physician or other health specialists in the sector who are treating the patient. (candidiasis). It's possible to use:

• Medicines.
• In association, also natural remedies (phytotherapeutic).

In case of celiac disease, respect the hygienic rules of exclusion of gluten.

• It is important to follow the celiac diet especially in the presence of gastrointestinal symptoms, generalized malabsorption and other symptoms of celiac disease.

Compensate for any nutritional deficiencies. Hypovitaminosis and mineral deficiencies are particularly involved:

• Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency.
• Iron deficiency.
• It is important to compensate for the iron and cobalamin deficiency, especially in the presence of anemia (iron deficiency, pernicious or both).
• Vitamin PP (niacin) deficiency.
• It is important to compensate for niacin deficiency, especially in the presence of dermatitis of the arms and neck, gastrointestinal disorders, anxiety and depression.

Keep the skin soft by using specific emollient and antimicrobial ointments.

Avoid subjecting the commissures to intense heat, using protective creams during exposure to the summer sun.

Avoid subjecting the skin of the face to intense cold, covering up in the winter months.

Avoid subjecting the corners of the mouth to abrasions or other physical stimuli.

Avoid subjecting the skin of the face to chemical stress (e.g. solvents).

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Follow diets deficient in iron and / or vitamin B12 and / or niacin.

Dry the lip commissures.

Subject the skin of the face to intense heat, without using protective creams during exposure to the summer sun.

Subject the skin of the face to intense cold, without covering yourself in the winter months.

Subject the corners of the mouth to abrasions or other physical stimuli.

Subject the skin of the face to chemical stress (solvents, etc.).

, bovine, swine, avian, fish, whole molluscs (including land snails), whole crustaceans, etc.

Eggs: any, especially the yolk.

Offal and fifth quarter: especially spleen and liver, but also marrow, diaphragm, heart, etc.

To ensure the supply of vitamin C, citric acid and fructose (very useful for the intestinal absorption of iron), it is necessary to eat:

• Sweet and sour fruit: lemon, grapefruit, orange, mandarin, clementine, kiwi, cherries, strawberries etc.
• Vegetables and tubers: parsley, pepper, lettuce, spinach, radicchio, broccoli, tomato, potato, etc.

NB. Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a thermolabile molecule and degrades with cooking. This means that to ensure its intake it becomes necessary to consume many raw foods. Furthermore, being involved in the absorption of the little available iron, it is important that it is taken with specific foods.

• To ensure the supply of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) it is necessary to eat:
• The same foods as a source of heme iron;
• Remember that certain foods may contain anti-nutritional principles that reduce the absorption of iron. To reduce its content, it is necessary to practice:
• Soaking.
• Fermentation (yeasts or bacteria).
• Cooking.

NB. Since cooking inhibits the nutritional principles but limits the availability of thermolabile vitamins, it is advisable that raw and cooked foods are equally present in the diet. It is advisable to reserve the heat treatment especially for legumes and cereals, while most fruits and some vegetables could be eaten raw.

• To ensure the intake of vitamin PP (niacin) it is sufficient to respect a varied but balanced diet. It is contained in: cereals, legumes, meats, eggs, fishery products and offal.
• In addition to the above, to help the immune system it is advisable to also consume:
• Probiotic foods.
• Foods rich in vitamin D and E.
• Foods rich in magnesium, zinc and selenium.
• Lysine and glycine amino acid foods.
• Foods rich in omega 3.
• Foods rich in polyphenolic antioxidants.

, derivatives and recipes that contain them. Cereals containing gluten are: wheat, spelled, spelled, rye, oats, sorghum and barley.

It is also advisable to avoid:

• Single-issue diets.
• Vegan diet.
• Diet free of vegetables and greens.
• Diets based solely on:
• Cooked foods.
• Preserved foods.

Abolish alcohol abuse: it compromises metabolism, intestinal absorption and health in general.

of mint, oregano, thyme and maleleuca, to be taken in the form of capsules.

Plants with adaptogenic / immunostimulating action:

• Tormentosa Uncaria (Uncaria tomentosa)
• Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
• Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
• Antibacterial drugs:
• Especially Propolis.

, 1% (e.g. Canesten, Mycelex).

Miconazole, 2% (e.g. Cruex, Micatin).

Systemic azole drugs to be taken by mouth:

• Itraconazole (eg Sporanox, tablets).

Polyene antifungal drugs to be taken by mouth:

• Amphotericin B (e.g. Abelcet).
• Nystatin (for example Mycostatin).

Echinocandin medications to be taken by mouth:

• Cancidas (e.g. Caspofungin).
• Mycamine (for example Micafungin).

(hygiene rules) or relapses of candida.

Increase your intake of vitamin PP or niacin with your diet and supplements.

Increase your intake of iron and vitamin B12 or cobalamin with your diet and supplements.

In case of celiac disease, do not consume foods with gluten.

Protect the skin of the face from physical and chemical stress (dental appliances, abrasions, intense cold, solvent fumes, etc.).

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