Angular Cheilitis

by Christina Brown

Overview

The book deals with Angular Cheilitis which is caused by bacteria, fungus, or both bacteria and fungus. This bacteria and fungus is naturally present on healthy people, but is usually kept under control by our body's immune system. However, if our immune system is weakened or if we have any type of mouth trauma it can make it easier for the bacteria and/or fungus that cause Angular Cheilitis to spread.

The disease is common in the mouth corners as the germs (bacteria or fungus) thrive in areas where there is constant moisture. Since the corners of our mouth move so much there are many skin folds and creases for the germs to thrive. As the germs get stronger they weaken and kill the skin cells around it causing the skin to start flaking off. When our body's immune system attacks the germs, it causes the affected areas to become inflamed and swollen. The combination of inflammation, flaking skin, and constant movement of lips makes it very easy for the corners of the mouth to begin to crack and split open.

Complete detailed information on the subject is available within the publication.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940046045307
Publisher:	Pacific Publishers
Publication date:	06/28/2014
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	158 KB

About the Author

Christina Brown graduated in 1992 from the Medical College of Orind. She completed the six month training program at Destitute Woman's Rehabilitation Center in UPA under the direction of Sumi Muku MD.

Her primary interest and study in Medical Science have been in Evidence-based medicines, Care of patients, Knowledge synthesis (systematic reviews and meta-analyses) and Encounter research.

From her journey through medical science, she had been dedicating hours at university campus in search of power towards medicament. Christina has authored many titles by now, which are on the way publishing.