Angular cheilitis/ perleche

Question 1

Assoc with?

predisposing factors.

Answer 1

Associated with increased moisture at commissures, salivation (at sleep).
■ Predisposing actors:Thumbsuckinginchildren;sagging aceandlosso teethinolderpersons;can-
didiasis in immunocompromised persons; Staphylococcus aureus in atopic dermatitis and isotretinoin
treatment.

Question 2

findings

Answer 2

Findings:Erythema and maceration at commissures

Question 3

dx and mgt

Answer 3

Diagnosis:KOH or candidiasis;culture or S.aureus,Candida.

■ Management: Identi y and treat causes.