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Angular cheilosis, also called angular cheilitis or angular stomatitis, is an inflammation at the corner of the mouth, usually on both corners of the mouth. Studies indicate that angular cheilosis can be caused by fungus or bacteria, zinc deficiency or even Vitamin B deficiency. Angular cheilosis commonly occurs among the elderly. If you have cracks, splits and fissures in the corners of your mouth, you might have angular cheilosis. You may experience soreness and/or tenderness in the area, coupled with redness and swelling. Sometimes, there are actual mouth sores in the affected area, which bleed, crust or release pus. Eating, talking or even simply smiling suddenly becomes painful for people who suffer from angular cheilosis.

Angular cheilosis, also called angular cheilitis or angular stomatitis, is an inflammation at the corner of the mouth, usually on both corners of the mouth. Studies indicate that angular cheilosis can be caused by fungus or bacteria, zinc deficiency or even Vitamin B deficiency. Angular cheilosis commonly occurs among the elderly. If you have cracks, splits and fissures in the corners of your mouth, you might have angular cheilosis. You may experience soreness and/or tenderness in the area, coupled with redness and swelling. Sometimes, there are actual mouth sores in the affected area, which bleed, crust or release pus. Eating, talking or even simply smiling suddenly becomes painful for people who suffer from angular cheilosis.

Chapped lips are easy to deal with–just apply adequate amounts of lip balm and petroleum jelly and the dry feeling on your lips will go away. But angular cheilitis is an entirely different matter altogether. Angular cheilitis, known also as angular stomatitis and perleche, manifests as lesions, an itchy rash, or inflammation at the corners of the mouth; in more serious cases, angular cheilitis causes deep cracks or breakages in the skin, and these cracks can bleed when the mouth is opened. If left untreated, pus can develop in these cracks or the cracks can turn into ulcerations.

Chapped lips are easy to deal with–just apply adequate amounts of lip balm and petroleum jelly and the dry feeling on your lips will go away. But angular cheilitis is an entirely different matter altogether. Angular cheilitis, known also as angular stomatitis and perleche, manifests as lesions, an itchy rash, or inflammation at the corners of the mouth; in more serious cases, angular cheilitis causes deep cracks or breakages in the skin, and these cracks can bleed when the mouth is opened. If left untreated, pus can develop in these cracks or the cracks can turn into ulcerations.