This image displays a frequent location for candida infection (angular cheilitis), the corners of the mouth. The cracking at the corners of the mouth in oral candidiasis, as displayed in this image, is known as angular cheilitis or perlèche. This image displays cracking and scaling at the corners of the mouth typical of angular cheilitis. The ability to open one's mouth is often limited in this condition due to pain.
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Angular Cheilitis  Information for adults

Picture of Angular Cheilitis: This image displays a frequent location for candida infection (angular cheilitis), the corners of the mouth. Divider line
This image displays a frequent location for candida infection (angular cheilitis), the corners of the mouth.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
Treatment of angular cheilitis is usually undertaken with topical antifungals such as nystatin, clotrimazole, or econazole. Combinations of a topical antifungal and a topical steroid – such as Mycostatin® and triamcinolone or iodoquinol and hydrocortisone – may also be prescribed. In persistent cases, oral antifungals may be used to treat the condition.


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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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