The dermatologist told why there are seizures in the corners of the lips

Cracks in the corners of the mouth are most often not an independent disease, but a symptom. It manifests itself as redness, cracks, soreness, burning sensation, dryness in the corners of the lips.

Most often it is a consequence of dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract: dysbiosis of the oral cavity and intestines, gastritis, etc. Fungal infection of the oral mucosa can also cause. Incorrect bite, wearing braces can lead to accumulation of saliva in the corners of the lips, which leads to their cracking and angular cheilitis. Compliance with the rules of oral hygiene is essential.

A number of skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, some forms of acne, especially when drugs of the Retinoid group are used in therapy, can also be accompanied by the appearance of angular cheilitis. Avitaminosis, especially deficiency of B vitamins, can also be manifested by the formation of seizures.

If cracks in the corners of the mouth are a regular occurrence, then in addition to hygienic and aesthetic troubles, it can also be manifestations of diabetes mellitus and other listed diseases, it is extremely important to conduct an examination and find the cause.