Angular Cheilitis is lesion at the corners of the mouth, which is occasionally inflammatory; they also tend to be bilateral. They resemble cracks or splits, which during severe conditions may bleed. When left without careful attention there are chances of the region being affected by the thrush fungal growth and other such pathogens?... Read more...

Angular Cheilitis or Cheilosis is a disorder in which the lip area and mouth shows scaly lesions on either corners. The corners develop sores and sometimes bleed upon opening the mouth. The condition can even lead to ulcers and great pain. The reasons for the disease are various such as deficiency of iron, folate and vitamin B Complex. Even certain cosmetics also give allergic reactions and result in Cheilitis.... Read more...