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Angular cheilitis is an inflammation (and cracking) of the corners of the mouth due to a certain bacterial or fungal infection. It is most commonly marked by an itchy sensation and pain.
Factors such as poor nutrition, over-closure of the mouth and dehydration are normally accused as its causes (or reasons of persistence). However, there are many natural cures that can help to cure Angular Cheilitis. The top five natural cures for angular cheilitis are the following.
Various Methods To Cure For Angular Cheilitis
Water
The dehydration of the body leads to dried lips and that consequently results in their cracking. Therefore, intake of sufficient amounts of water is a must to cure (or avoid) angular cheilitis.
Ten to twelve glasses of water should be drunk daily to keep the lips in order. Water also plays a very important part in maintaining the metabolism of the body and keeps the body hydrated.
Honey
The fungi or the bacteria responsible for causing the infection that ultimately leads to angular cheilitis can be dealt with honey.
A generous amount of it is to be applied to the affected area and should be left for fifteen minutes in the least. This procedure can also be undertaken with cucumber which is known among vegetables for one of the highest water contents.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera works both ways: if the Aloe Vera gel is rubbed on the bulged, cracked mouth corner, not only does it treat the infection; it also helps enormously to alleviate the pain.
The Aloe Vera leaf should be refrigerated for at least an hour prior to its application. A minute or two of gentle rubbing is followed by fifteen minutes of drying which is further followed by rinsing. This should be done at least 3 times a day to witness wonderful relief.
Tea Tree Oil
The painful slits at the corners of the mouth which are symptomatic of angular cheilitis can be dealt with the home made mixture containing one tablespoon of vitamin E oil and two table spoons of tree tea oil which needs to be applied over the affected area four to five times daily.
This herbal therapy accelerates the healing process of slits in three to four days’ time.
Lemon
Lemon can be applied over the area o take care of the infection. The steps are these: first, the lips and the mouth corners need to be soaked in a bowl containing warm water for one minute to open up the lesions and to soften the damaged, infected tissues of the area.
Lemon is then tweaked and the juice is massaged over the region in small circular movements for at least two minutes. The lips and corners are then rinsed dry. This exercise should be continued every four to five hours for best results.
Though angular cheilitis is not at all fatal (neither does it involve chances of further complications), nonetheless it is highly irritating. The above mentioned natural remedies are possibly the only suggested and result oriented measures to tackle the situation. The soreness, the pain and above all the infection is bound to diminish once these recommendations are followed.
