Burning Mouth Syndrome in Association With Angular Cheilitis: A Case Report

Area of Science:

• Oral Medicine
• Integrative Medicine
• Dermatology

Background:

• Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic pain condition causing oral burning sensations without visible mucosal changes.
• Angular cheilitis involves inflammation at the mouth corners, potentially exacerbating BMS pain.
• Conventional treatments for both conditions often yield limited relief and may cause adverse effects.

Observation:

• A 72-year-old female patient presented with a persistent burning sensation in the anterior two-thirds of her tongue, diagnosed with BMS and angular cheilitis.
• Previous treatments with topical steroids and antifungals proved ineffective.

Findings:

• The patient applied ozonated oil topically and used triphala mouth rinse for two weeks.
• Complete healing of angular cheilitis lesions and significant reduction in burning mouth sensations were reported.
• No adverse side effects were observed during the treatment period.

Implications:

• Ozonated oil and triphala demonstrate potential as effective alternative therapies for managing BMS and angular cheilitis.
• These natural remedies offer a promising, side-effect-free option for patients unresponsive to conventional treatments.
• Further clinical research is warranted to validate these findings in larger patient cohorts.