Conditions inside the mouth leading to perleche include anything that affects normal and healthy saliva flow or causes mouth dryness that in turn leads to infection. Other causes include: Denture stomatitis (“stoma” – mouth; “itis” – inflammation) is an inflammation of the tissues under a denture.

Why do I keep getting Perleche?

Fungal infection is the most common cause of angular cheilitis. It's usually caused by a type of yeast called Candida-- the same fungus that causes diaper rash in babies. Certain bacteria strains also can cause it. A deficiency in riboflavin (vitamin B2) may also lead to angular cheilitis.

What is the most common cause of stomatitis?

The most common causes are: trauma from ill-fitting dentures or braces, biting the inside of the cheek, tongue, or lip, and surgery. chemotherapy treatment for cancer. viral infection, such as herpes.