Angulitis, better known by the people under the definition of “seizure,” is the result of mechanical injury to the mucous membrane and skin in the oral cavity. It is accompanied by a rather unpleasant and painful inflammation. This disease can be affected by absolutely all people, regardless of gender, age and nationality. Nevertheless, this is not a terrible disease so as to put up and not try to treat it. The benefits of civilization allow a modern person to use various kinds of medicines that relieve him of this ailment in a short period of time. The reasons for seizure and treatment with folk remedies we will consider in the article.
How do jams appear?
The most common manifestation of angulitis is erosion of the skin on the corners of the lips with the formation of vesicles. These bubbles are filled with brackish liquid - the result of secretions of the body's internal secretion. Often the owners of these bubbles manage, biting the lip, burst a bubble with liquid with their teeth. It is believed by people that the healing process is much faster, since the affected skin element is partially eliminated. However, doctors do not always agree with this interpretation and urge not to independently open the vesicles, especially in this way. Otherwise, the infection can enter the oral cavity and affect new areas of the mucosa.
The next most popular manifestation of angulitis is cracks in the skin that form in the corners of the mouth. Here the situation is somewhat different than in the previous case. And the difference is not so much in the difference of the bubbles as in the dryness of the skin. When vesicles appear, the skin on the affected area periodically “gets wet”. In the situation with cracks, on the contrary, it dries. Due to the excessive dryness of the skin in this area, any movement of the facial muscles can provoke the appearance of new wounds. Therefore, with such a manifestation, it is better to refuse wide smiles.
The third variant of the manifestation of angulitis is small wounds that have a grayish or whitish coating. In general statistics, it is less common than the two previous options, but also causes a lot of discomfort. The problem is that such a plaque tends to dry out, and this is fraught with tightening the skin and the desire to tear off the dried crust, which as a result increases the healing time of this wound.
Perhaps angulitis will begin to bleed. This is not a common practice, but this also happens. Do not be scared and start to panic. You need to calm down and just remove the blood with a sterile damp cloth to prevent it from drying out on the affected area. Itching can often occur.
Reasons for the formation of a jam
Specialists distinguish two main factors of the formation of jam - it is external and internal. External causes can be explained by not very favorable weather conditions, annoying, rough food and many other aspects. Internal ones can be caused by various diseases, some of which are viruses. It is also worth remembering that any damage, whether on the skin in the corners of the mouth or on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity, will contribute to the cultivation of the virus and will more likely lead to the formation of angulitis.
If we consider the list of the most probable reasons for the formation of a jam, then it will look like this:
- Significant reduction in vitamins in the body (vitamin deficiency), especially element B 2 .
- The course of antibiotics.
- Poor oral hygiene, the presence of carious teeth.
- Presence of irritating drinks and food in the diet.
- Diabetes.
- Pregnancy.
The last two paragraphs of this list in general duplicate the first paragraph, since both during pregnancy and diabetes there is some restructuring of the body due to internal changes, so some minerals and vitamins are either used for additional needs or are excreted from the body naturally. Therefore, the use of vitamin complexes, in addition to the main purpose, also reduces the risk of angulitis.
Process of occurrence of jam
The root cause of jamming is a decrease in the protective properties of the skin and mucous membrane. Due to this weakening, the elasticity of the skin (or mucous membrane) is partially lost and small wounds form. They can be small enough to not be noticed. They may not even cause discomfort or cause pain.
But everything changes quite quickly after microorganisms unfriendly to our body get into these small wounds. Violations of the skin create excellent conditions for increasing the number of pathogenic bacteria, and over time, when the critical mass of bacteria reaches its peak, a harmless wound on the skin turns into a full-fledged angulitis.
To pathogens, it is customary to include bacteria, fungi and protozoa. An increase in their population leads to the formation of pus and plaque, therefore, in the treatment of angulitis, it is necessary to use antibacterial agents.
Jams in children
A child’s body is a priori considered weaker than an adult. This is quite natural, because a young organism does not encounter as many factors of a harmful environment as older ones. Adults are less likely to get sick, because their body can develop the necessary antibodies to fight various viruses, since similar diseases have already occurred in their lives. In this case, the immunity simply updates its “virus base” and can quickly deal with an external threat or completely block it.
Another reason for the more frequent manifestation of seizure in children is that children are much more likely to try to put toys and other things in their mouths that can be full of dangerous microorganisms.
Unfortunately, these examples are not limited to the list of reasons why children get jammed. They can also occur:
- Due to problems with the intestines or stomach.
- Due to allergies.
- Due to the lack of essential vitamins in the body.
- Due to anemia resulting from iron deficiency.
- Due to permanent damage to the skin near the mouth.
The problem with the treatment of jamming on the lips in children is also complicated by the factor that children still have poor control over themselves and do things that are not worth it. For example, they comb damaged areas, which contributes to a deeper penetration of viruses, plus the area of skin infection increases.
When treating seizure in children, care should be taken to ensure that their hands and face are clean as often as possible. If the process of washing your hands and washing does not cause much enthusiasm, you will have to somehow stimulate the child to these procedures. You can invent a game or read a book after that. It’s definitely not worth offering sweets as a reward, as this can serve the development of allergies. Allergy, as mentioned above, is one of the causes of jamming.
It is advisable to wash all the baby's toys. If among them there are many soft, but not having electronics, then you can trust a washing machine, but only with the use of baby powder.
The process of treating a child from a seizure should be as safe as possible, so it is best to use special ointments that have a minimal risk of complications, but are extremely high in removing angulitis.
Angulitis treatment
The main thing to remember when treating angulitis is that the disease is often triggered by a microbe that acts from the inside. Therefore, you should not deal with the treatment of seizures of the mouth (we have already considered the reasons) yourself, but trust a professional with a person with a medical education. Simply put, to a doctor. Only a doctor is entitled to select a course of treatment. The jam itself is not the reason. This is a consequence. A consequence of the process taking place inside the body. The skin only shows that a process is objectionable to the body. But where? In the internal organs? In the nervous system? In the digestive and metabolic system? This is a serious enough question to engage in treatment yourself.
The doctor may prescribe one of the methods of treatment (the causes of seizures in the mouth will be important in determining the method of therapy). All methods of therapy are divided into two groups - general or local treatment (also referred to as "local").
Local treatment of angulitis
Local therapy involves eliminating the cause of the disease, that is, the microorganism from which it all began. Plus, you need to create a kind of "fence" for the damaged area so that during the treatment process new bacteria do not fall on it. This will create excellent conditions for a speedy recovery.
The standard procedure in such cases is to treat the wound about three times a day with an alcohol-containing solution. It is not recommended to do this more than three times, since alcohol tends to dry the skin. This, in turn, can lead to new damage. Therefore, the most reasonable option is two or three times a day. For the treatment of angulitis, any antiseptic will do. Therefore, if the skin is sensitive and alcohol will only harm it, then in the pharmacy you can pick up milder products. After treatment with an antiseptic, an ointment with a disinfection effect is usually applied. Preparations for local use contribute to the speedy healing of wounds and help relieve pain. Treatment with jammed ointment is the simplest and cheapest solution to this problem. Salicylic, sulfuric or zinc ointments will be effective.
General treatment for angulitis
Treatment of seizure in adults with the general method will be somewhat more difficult than the previous option. The use of heavy artillery in the form of antibiotics is not ruled out here. But they use this tool only in extreme situations, when tests detect the presence of streptococcal infection. It is possible to prescribe antifungal drugs if the presence of Candida fungus is detected. In this case, it is necessary to take drugs that suppress its activity. The third option, the most harmless - is to increase the level of vitamins and minerals in the body. This will take some time to drink the full course of the vitamin-mineral complex. Perhaps the introduction of vitamins into the body intramuscularly, that is, by injection. This is a faster way, but injecting vitamins is always more painful than an ordinary injection.
With any of the prescribed types of treatment, jamming in the corners of the lips in adults and children, it is necessary to add one extremely important procedure - sanitation of the oral cavity. This additional measure will eliminate another possible reason for the occurrence of seizure - pathogenic microbes.
Angulitis Prevention
The appearance of a jam is not fatal, but an extremely unpleasant event. It, like most other misfortunes, can be completely avoided if a little preventive maintenance is performed. For this, it is quite enough:
- Eat properly. Ideally, food should fully provide the human body with the entire vitamin and mineral complex. But even if you make a menu taking into account these wishes, then often you will have to eat quite a lot to make up for the required amount of nutrients. As a little help, you can use dietary supplements and vitamin complexes. But everything is done with the recommendation or permission of a doctor.
- Minimizing the number of potentially annoying factors. Most often, this factor becomes too spicy or overly pickled food. An excess of sweet and salty is also negatively affected, so all gastronomic grace should be consumed a little less and a little less than we would like.
- Treatment of internal diseases, including chronic ones. The external manifestation of the disease in the form of angulitis can indicate a problem inside, and the appearance of a seizure should be considered as a signal to action to detect and eliminate existing diseases.
- Clear skin. Of course, an ideal option would be a thorough and constant care of the skin condition, the use of cleansing cosmetics for its nutrition through creams and ointments. However, this does not suit everyone. And in most cases, it’s quite enough to just wash your hands thoroughly with soap, wash your face, it is advisable not to touch it with dirty hands. And, of course, carefully monitor your oral cavity. To constantly carry out sanitation and cleaning, as this will help reduce the number of harmful microorganisms.
Such simple actions can really reduce the appearance of angulitis on the face to a minimum.
Jams. Treatment with folk remedies
Treatment with folk remedies of such a phenomenon as seizures is a rather controversial moment among the bright minds of science. And the problem is not that the folk method will not work. The problem is that such actions can significantly aggravate the situation.
For the sake of example, you can consider an attempt to treat anuglitis in a folk way - sulfur is extracted from the auricle and smeared on the affected area of the skin. This is quite a folk remedy that was actively used during the Soviet Union. This was motivated by the fact that in the earwax, as in the product of the vital activity of the body, there are many unprocessed microelements. Partly it is. Only a few important points are omitted. Firstly, earwax cannot disinfect a damaged area of the skin. Secondly, it absorbs the smallest particles of the external environment - in the case of an urban resident it is a lot of dust from roads, industry and garbage dumps. It is unlikely that such a composition of earwax can be considered useful.
But, having tried treatment in this way, you can get a wider spread of infection, and in extreme cases - gangrene, if this mass manages to leak into the bloodstream.
You can apply plantain to the damaged area, cabbage leaf or grease it with aloe juice. However, if all else fails, it is best to consult a doctor.
Remember, self-medication can only exacerbate the situation. Entrust your health to a specialist. He will be able to determine the cause of the jam at the mouth. He will prescribe a treatment appropriate for your case.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, mankind has not yet managed to defeat zaedi (we examined the causes and treatment in adults and children). Fortunately, this is not a dangerous disease to panic and lose your temper because of it. It is enough to get to the local doctor - and he will be able to write out the necessary method of treatment. All drugs for this are commercially available, and finding the necessary items will not be difficult. For both an adult and a child, this disease is unpleasant, but if properly treated, it is not capable of causing much damage. It is enough just to be properly treated and to do prophylaxis in a quality manner. These simple measures are more than enough to minimize the risk of jams on the face.