Are your lip corners splitting ? Do they ache whenever you open the mouth to laugh, speak or eat ? Would you like to know how to heal them ?

OK then, in this article, you will find all the info you need. Read on:

Why do lip corners split ?

The splitting of lip corners is the symptom of a problem called angular cheilitis (also known as perleche). It is the Inflammation of the sides of the lips following a fungal or a bacterial infection.

This problem is more common among people who have a deficiency in iron or in vitamin B2, B3, B6 and B12.

It is generally triggered by any conditions that cause saliva to accumulate in the labial commissures (corners of the mouth) to create a moisturized environment where bacteria or fungi can live and grow.

One such condition is the use of ill-fitting dentures. The reason is that when dentures are not fitting properly, they cause the over closure of the mouth which then creates little folds in the sides of the lips. Then saliva starts to accumulate in those folds to cause the infection.

The other conditions that may develop into angular cheilitis are the drooling during sleep or the constant licking of the lips.

How to heal lip corner splits :

It is possible to cure lip corner splits using home remedies. In fact, Katherine Sage (a former angular cheilitis sufferer) has written a little step by step guide that will show in great detail how to cure angular cheilitis in hours using home ingredients.

This simple home remedy consists on drying out the infected areas where the pathogens are living to kill them in a few hours.

The reason this remedy acts so fast is that, as it is commonly known among specialists, the kind of pathogens that cause angular chailitis can't survive in dry environments. Which explains why this remedy guarantees an almost instant relief. Click here to learn more about this home treatment!