Cheilosis is the inflammation that occurs in the corners of your mouth. Sometimes it may break out on only one side of your mouth, other times, it may be both. To identify that it is not a cold sore, Cheilosis is identified as red skin that breaks down and begins to crust.

What is Cheilosis caused by?

Nutritional deficiencies can also cause cheilosis. A lack of iron or B vitamins are the most frequent missing nutrients that cause this condition. It can also be caused by an infection, commonly oral candidiasis or strep bacteria (though it can sometimes be confused with a herpes cold sore).

What is Cheilosis and glossitis?

Cheilosis and glossitis

Cheilosis is characterized by the appearance of crack at the corners of the lips as well as bifurcation at certain points. Sometimes, blood also oozes out at those points. In the case of glossitis, small pimple-like eruptions arise on the tongue that become red and sometimes inflamed.