lip peeling

[kinu]

hi my name is kinu,i have been suffering from chelitis and my dr thnks it is grandula chelitis.is this completely curable and how is it differnt from other chelitis??

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

I think you mean - Angular cheilitis.

Angular cheilitis (also called perlèche, cheilosis or angular stomatitis) is an inflammatory lesion at the labial commissure, or corner of the mouth, and often occurs bilaterally. The condition manifests as deep cracks or splits. In severe cases, the splits can bleed when the mouth is opened and shallow ulcers or a crust may form.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angular_cheilitis

In mild cases in teenagers and young children (only having chapped lips), encouraging them not to lick their lips and applying protective paraffin-based ointment (such as Vaseline) or lip balms to the lips is normally very effective.

For more severe angular cheilitis, depending on the cause, antifungal and antibiotic medication (e.g. topical miconazole oral gel that has dual activity), vitamins supplements, and dentures for a person without teeth can abate the symptoms.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.