What are the complications of angular cheilitis?
In most cases, angular cheilitis is always easy to treat, especially if the cause is detected early. If a fungal or bacterial infection causes the condition, it may spread to other areas nearby. It can also result in oral thrush if it is not treated correctly.
Can angular cheilitis be transferred from one person to another?
Angular cheilitis cannot be transferred through contact because a particular organism does not cause it. Mouth sores such as colds can be transferred from one person to another because a virus causes them. Yeasts and bacteria may develop in angulating cheilitis fissures after a while due to contact with saliva. You must avoid touching people if you don’t know if your sore is angular cheilitis or a cold sore. It would help to visit your doctor to get a correct diagnosis.