Angular cheilitis is an infection caused by fungi or bacteria or by a combination of both. Other factors include nutritional deficiencies i.e., iron deficiency or Vitamin B deficiency, certain medications cause angular cheilitis as a side effect, allergies.
The inflammation occurs on one or both the sides of the mouth. The symptoms include cracked lips, problems while interacting with people, feeling uneasy while eating as one is unable to open the mouth fully. It mostly occurs among elderly people and with people wearing dentures. Certain home remedies can help cure angular cheilitis.
Home Remedies For Angular Cheilitis
Virgin Coconut Oil
Coconut oil contains healthy fats lauric acid, capric acid and capric acid which contain anti fungal, antibacterial, antiviral properties. It can be applied to the affected area and is also a good intake. The anti fungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties destroy and inhibit the growth of bacteria, virus or fungus.
The anti inflammatory properties help to alleviate inflammation. Moreover the moisturizing properties of coconut oil solve the problem of cracked lips and other symptoms associated with angular cheilitis.
Spinach
Spinach is rich in vitamin B such as vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin) which proves helpful in maintenance of body’s metabolism. It is also rich in Vitamin C, which boosts the immune system to fight against free radicals.
It is rich in iron, required to produce hemoglobin in the body. It is also a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids, an anti inflammatory which alleviates inflammation. Overall spinach proves to be a good option for angular cheilitis.
Eggs
Deficiency of Vitamin B and iron is one of the reasons of angular cheilitis. Here egg comes as a savior as it is rich in Vitamin B such as Vitamin B9 (folic acid), Vitamin B5 (choline) and Vitamin B7 (biotin) Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin) which helps in maintenance of body’s metabolism.
It contains selenium, an anti oxidant which boosts the immune system and makes healing faster. It is rich in iron required to produce hemoglobin in the body. Hence proves to be rich food in vitamins and iron required for treating angular cheilitis.
Avocado
Avocados are rich in beta carotene, an anti oxidant which boosts the immune system and makes healing faster. It is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids, an anti inflammatory which alleviates inflammation. The anti fungal and anti bacterial properties destroys and inhibits the growth of bacteria, or fungus It is rich in Vitamin B such as Vitamin B1(thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin),Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B5(choline), Vitamin B6( pyridoxine)Vitamin B7 (biotin) which helps in maintenance of body’s metabolism.
You can also apply avocado oil on the affected area. Apart from the above properties when applied externally it proves to be a good moisturizer which solves the problem of cracked lips and other symptoms associated with angular cheilitis.
Beet Greens
The anti oxidant properties of beet greens boost the immune system and makes healing faster. It contains Vitamin B such as Vitamin B3(niacin), Vitamin B5(Choline) and Vitamin B6(Pyridoxine) which helps in maintenance of body’s metabolism. It is rich in iron required to produce hemoglobin in the body. Overall it also proves beneficial for treating angular cheilitis.
Raw Honey
Topical application of raw honey proves beneficial in angular cheilitis. The anti inflammatory properties prove helpful in alleviating inflammation. It is rich in antioxidants which boosts the immune system and makes healing faster.
The antifungal and antibacterial properties destroys and inhibits the growth of fungus and bacteria. It proves to be a good moisturizer which solves the problem of cracked lips and other symptoms associated with angular cheilitis. Moreover, honey offers a non-toxic alternative to powerful and sometimes-damaging prescription medicines.
Cocoa Butter
Topical application of raw honey proves beneficial in angular cheilitis. The anti oxidant properties boosts the immune system thus making it heal faster. It is rich in Vitamin E which proves beneficial in skin repair.
The moisturizing properties solve the problem of cracked lips and other symptoms associated with angular cheilitis. Thus cocoa butter proves to be a good emollient to the skin.
Olive Oil And Salt
Mix a pinch of salt in a tablespoon of olive oil and apply it on the affected area. Salt inhibits the bacterial growth and fungus, thus helpful in curing fungal infections. The anti oxidant properties of olive oil boosts the immune system and makes healing faster.
The moisturizing properties solve the problem of cracked lips and other symptoms associated with angular cheilitis. This remedy when applied will give relief from angular cheilitis.
Caution: Please use Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.
