3. Cracking at Mouth Corners: Beyond Chapped Lips
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Chapped lips can be bothersome, but cracks at the corners of the mouth, medically termed as angular cheilitis, ring louder alarm bells. While several factors can cause this, in the context of oral thrush, it’s a significant symptom.
Candida loves moist, warm places, and the nooks and crannies at the mouth corners provide an ideal environment. When the fungus thrives here, it leads to painful cracks that might even bleed.
This symptom is more than a cosmetic concern. It can make essential activities like eating or talking painful. Imagine feeling a sharp sting every time you open your mouth to enjoy your favorite meal!(3)
