What Is Angular Cheilitis?
Angular cheilitis, also known as perleche or angular stomatitis, is a medical condition that causes inflammation in the mouth’s corners. It is mainly characterized by swollen and red spots in the affected areas. A bacterial or fungal infection is the main cause of this disease. Most cases can be treated well with proper treatments. In the next section, you will learn more about this condition as well as the main differences with cold sores. [1]
