Therapy

The therapy of an inflammation of the corner of the mouth depends on the cause of the symptoms.

If the inflammation at the corner of the mouth is caused by an infection with bacteria, antibiotics are used. In most cases, external treatment with antibiotic ointments is sufficient.
The situation is similar in the case of a fungal infection, whereas so-called antimycotic ointments are used.
Allergies are also a possible cause of inflammation of the corner of the mouth.
In this case the triggering allergens should be avoided urgently like for example certain releasing medicines.
Skin diseases that cause inflammation of the corner of the mouth should be treated appropriately. Through successful treatment, the symptoms and complaints of neurodermatitis or psoriasis, for example, can be significantly alleviated and largely symptom-free phases can be achieved.

There are a number of different ointments that are suitable for the different underlying causes of inflammation. Pure care ointments without active ingredients help with inflammation of the skin, which is caused by insufficient care of the affected area.

This type of ointment is particularly suitable for inflammations of the corner of the mouth due to dry skin. In addition to ointments without active ingredients, there are also ointments containing a specific active ingredient. This can have an antimycotic (against fungal infections) or antibiotic (against bacterial infections) effect.

When using these ointments, it is important to make the correct medical diagnosis beforehand. An ointment that has antibiotic effects can only work if the cause of the inflammation was bacterial. Furthermore, it is possible that although a bacterial infection is present, the cause of the inflammation was quite different and the infection is a so-called supra-infection, in which the bacteria use the weakened skin as an entry portal.

For this reason, a critical examination of the development of the inflammation should always be carried out. In addition to ointments without an active ingredient, there are also ointments that contain a specific active ingredient. This can have an antimycotic (against fungal infections) or antibiotic (against bacterial infections) effect.

When using these ointments, it is important to make the correct medical diagnosis beforehand. An ointment that has antibiotic effects can only work if the cause of the inflammation was bacterial.Furthermore, it is possible that although a bacterial infection is present, the origin of the inflammation was quite different and the infection is a so-called supra-infection, in which the bacteria use the weakened skin as an entry portal. For this reason, a critical examination of the development of the inflammation should always be carried out.

Home remedies can be particularly helpful in the care and thus prevention of the painful inflammation. Thus, especially on rubbing the inflamed areas with inflammation can not be eliminated. A care with care ointments, which contain vegetable preparations can be accomplished however harmlessly. If the inflammation does not disappear after a few days, a visit to the doctor is recommended, so that the reason for the inflammation can be found and treated if necessary.

Aloe vera,
Tea tree oil or
Milking fat especially popular for lip care.
Honey,
Quark or
Other substances should be avoided if possible.