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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Who's At Risk
Angular cheilitis may affect people of all ages. Chronic pooling of saliva encourages fungal and bacterial growth, and patients who are immunocompromised, have undergone head and neck radiation, or have diabetes mellitus are also prone to this condition.

Patients who are predisposed to this condition also may have problems with:
  • Iron deficiency
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Folate deficiency
  • Drooping of the corners of the mouth caused by dentures that do not adequately support the facial musculature
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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