Angular Cheilitis symptoms are mainly two in number, including cracked corners of mouth and a rash-like redness of these areas. Cracked corners of mouth are the main feature which stands out. These lesions or cuts, which resemble small paper cuts with a reddish inflammation, become infested with fungal bacteria which are the microbial culprit of this condition.
At these cracked corners of mouth areas there is a natural tendency for moisture to collect, and it is mainly this situation which creates the perfect breeding ground environment for fungal bacteria to thrive in. In turn, this bacteria which thrives in this moisture, infects these areas creating cracked corners of mouth, lesions and sores.
This whole condition is characterized by a two-stepped cause. That is to say, one situation provides the opportunity for the next to occur, which in turn creates the prime opportunity for the infection to take place. First among these are the creases, wrinkles or folds at the corners of the mouth. Normally these are present due to the mouth’s natural shape, but it is when this feature becomes overly prominent that these steps take place. For example, we may become slightly overweight in the face which can cause exaggerated folds at the corners of the mouth, or perhaps we have misaligned teeth (or dentures that don’t fit properly) which can cause us to need to over close our mouths over them. Also, there are of course the wrinkles which can come with old age.
Second, due to the occurrence of these exaggerated folds or creases, excessive moisture can collect in these areas, which is the prime ingredient of setting the stage for fungal bacteria to breed. It is this infestation of fungal bacteria which cause cracked corners of mouth, redness and inflammation.
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