Is angular cheilitis related to staying up late?

Written by Li Cui
Dentistry
Updated on September 27, 2024
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Angular cheilitis is somewhat related to patients staying up late. When patients stay up late for a long period, it can lead to the depletion of certain vitamins and nutrients in the body, causing a decrease in their resistance to illnesses. This may result in angular cheilitis or other discomfort symptoms. Therefore, it is advised that patients pay attention to developing good living habits, which are beneficial for their health. If staying up late persistently weakens the body's resistance, it might lead to various diseases. Patients are advised to cultivate good dietary habits. Frequent late nights might also lead to endocrine disorders, reduced resistance to diseases, and bacterial infections, causing other discomforts. Dietary habits should also be light, including more fresh vegetables and fruits, and an appropriate supplement of vitamins and nutrients is recommended. Thus, patients are advised to avoid staying up late as much as possible.

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What should I do if angular cheilitis does not heal for a long time?

Angular cheilitis generally exhibits a phenomenon of being long-lasting and difficult to cure, which may be related to inflammatory irritation. When the inflammation is not fully resolved, the infection associated with angular cheilitis may not easily subside. It is important for angular cheilitis to be treated actively with anti-infection methods and symptomatic treatments. During dry seasons, which are peak periods for triggering angular cheilitis, it is advisable for patients to avoid licking their lips when they feel dry. Doing so can actually increase the moisture on the lips, leading to the skin at the corners of the mouth being more susceptible to breakdown and secondary infection from surrounding diseases. For example, Candida albicans, a common type of fungus, can frequently infect these areas. Not only can this cause angular cheilitis, but it can also lead to recurrent episodes. Patients are advised to pay attention to their lifestyle habits.

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How to determine the type of angular cheilitis.

Angular cheilitis is relatively common in everyday life, especially prevalent among children. The most common type seen is nutritional angular cheilitis, generally caused by a deficiency in vitamins due to children’s frequent picky eating, loss of appetite, and malnutrition. The symptoms usually manifest as moist whitish areas at both corners of the mouth, accompanied by ulcers and raw sores. In severe cases, it can spread to the inner mucosa and vary in length. Another type of angular cheilitis is streptococcal angular cheilitis, generally caused by infections from streptococci or staphylococci. This type of cheilitis typically results in erosion at the corners of the mouth, present with horizontal lines, and due to the bacterial infection, localized bleeding, crusting, and pus formation may occur. Local cleansing followed by the application of antibiotic ointments can be very effective for treating this condition. A less common type is fungal angular cheilitis, also known as candidal infection angular cheilitis, typically occurring in children when their immunity is compromised. The moist local environment leads to similar damage at the corners of the mouth, along with whitish erosion. It is crucial to maintain hygiene and boost the child's immune system to manage this type of angular cheilitis.

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Angular cheilitis dermatitis is a deficiency of what?

Angular cheilitis is generally more common in the dry seasons of autumn and winter, because the skin around the lips is quite delicate. During the dry air of autumn and winter, the lips cannot withstand prolonged irritation, leading to dryness, peeling, and even bleeding of the lips. It can also occur in some patients who have long-term malnutrition, insufficient intake of vitamins, and some trace elements, leading to inflammation and erosion at the corners of the mouth, with no specific underlying causes identified. It is recommended that patients focus on regulating their diet and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Drinking more water, eating fresh vegetables and fruits, avoiding staying up late, and developing good living habits are advisable. Taking certain vitamins and trace elements as needed, and applying anti-inflammatory ointment to the affected areas can help with inflammation and repair.

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Characteristics of Fungal Cheilitis

Patients with fungal cheilitis often exhibit symptoms such as ulceration at the corners of the mouth, and even cracking. There may be a pus-like white membranous substance at the corners, and sometimes crusting can occur. Patients must pay attention to oral hygiene, avoid irritations in the mouth, refrain from consuming spicy and irritating foods, and avoid frequently licking with the tongue, as these actions may exacerbate the fungal infection.

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Can iodophor be used for angular cheilitis?

Angular cheilitis, commonly known as soreness at the corners of the mouth, generally occurs more frequently in children. These situations may be related to children often being picky eaters, having an aversion to food, and having weak immune resistance, leading to a deficiency in some vitamins and trace elements within the body. Angular cheilitis is a very common clinical disease. When angular cheilitis occurs, it causes a very intense pain, which can affect the patient's ability to eat, preventing the wide opening of the mouth to chew food. Topically, some iodine can be applied to disinfect the area. However, it is recommended that patients should use some anti-inflammatory ointments locally to help the healing of the area effectively. Additionally, it is important to pay attention to diet, avoiding being picky or averse to food, and to eat a variety of vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, which can be very helpful in preventing recurrences of angular cheilitis.