Angular Cheilitis

[greenfingers]

Does anyone have this please? My sister has Sjogrene’s and has developed sores in the corner of her mouth along with spots. She wonders if it’s connected.

[Megansheart]

Angular Cheilitis is definitely associated with Sjögren’s Syndrome. Not everyone gets it but it can be one of the symptoms.

I’m not sure about the spots though. Have you done a google image search of AC to see if any of those pictures look similar to your sisters?

Personally, I don’t get the mouth Angular Cheilitis but I do get cracks from the corners of my eyes. These cracks/fissures occur when I do not use my eye drops enough throughout the day….so essentially when my eyes are dry. This could be the same mechanism as the mouth, as dry mouth in SS is an issue too.

These painful cracks from the corners of my eyes were one of my first symptoms of SS however I have never seen any medical literature or comment specifically about eye cracks being related to Sjögren’s.

[greenfingers in reply to Megansheart]

Thank you for your comments, no I haven’t looked but will do. She said it looks as though she has teenage acne!

She’s been given a steroid cream but doesn’t seem to have improved much.

Thanks again.

[exy21 in reply to greenfingers]

Look at toothpaste as it can be the main cause of any skin issues around the mouth. Dermotologist and dentist specialist both told me to avoid. Still have odd flare up but nothing like before. Sodium laureth sulfate is the ingredient to avoid.

[Heritage1961]

Hi,

Sores in corner of your mouth is related to Dry Mouth...I use the hand gel...stings a little but heals. I also get Burning Mouth syndrome...very painful....lips have shrunk and bottom lip gets quite flaky...treat with that gel...but also have added Collagen over 2 years ago...it helps with this and pain in joints.

[Led_zepplin in reply to Heritage1961]

I use paw paw ointment.

[Heritage1961]

Hi,

The sores on corner of mouth come with Sjogrens usually with stress or illness (Dry Mouth)...the mouth feels tight at the corners and sores can appear. I just use hand gel these days and it clears it up...best to do before the sores appear.