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Anca Chiriac^1,2,3, Anca E Chiriac¹, Tudor Pinteala⁴

¹Department of Dermatology, Nicolina Medical Center, Iasi, Romania.

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Summary

Angular cheilitis is a common lip inflammation with mixed bacterial and fungal causes, often indicating underlying health issues. This condition affects both children and adults, becoming more prevalent with age.

Keywords:

Candida Contact dermatitis Dental problems Lips Nutritional deficiency Polymicrobial infection

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Internal Medicine
Geriatrics
Pediatrics
Dentistry

Background:

Cheilitis is a prevalent inflammatory condition affecting the lips.
Angular cheilitis, a specific type, presents with mixed bacterial and fungal etiologies.
It can serve as a clinical indicator of underlying systemic diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the clinical presentation of angular cheilitis.
To outline differential diagnoses for lip inflammation.
To review treatment strategies for angular cheilitis.

Main Methods:

Literature review on cheilitis and angular cheilitis.
Analysis of clinical presentations and etiological factors.
Synthesis of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Main Results:

Angular cheilitis exhibits bimodal age distribution, with peaks in childhood and adulthood.
Prevalence increases with advancing age.
Mixed microbial infections are a primary cause.

Conclusions:

Angular cheilitis requires consideration across various medical specialties, including primary care, geriatrics, dentistry, pediatrics, internal medicine, and dermatology.
Early recognition and management are crucial.
Understanding the mixed etiology aids in effective treatment.