Cheilitis Yeast

Yeast cheilitis

What is the correct name for HD? Wikipedia refers to the condition as “yeast cheilitis.” The main thing is to know that HD does not heal candidiasis at all. The names are just similar. What kind of cheilitis is this? Many are accustomed to it in the form of a frostbitten red mouth and flaky skin on the lips. In fact, HD’s list of complaints is quite wide, because the rash appears on the face, internal and external mucous membranes, genitals, neck, chest, and eyelids. We will talk about HD in more detail in the article.

**Which species does it belong to?** Contrary to expectations, HD is classified as a mixed genesis, since **fungi and viruses** are involved in its pathogenesis. This determines the duality of the pathomorphological manifestations that can be observed after the activation of yeast fungi of the genus Candida and damage by the herpes virus HSV types 1 and 2. HD is characterized by non-sterility and involvement of different organs. With mixed viral lesions, in 15% of cases, damage to the mucous membrane of the mouth, genitals and anorectal area is recorded. Maybe you are interested in HD of herpetic etiology (oral, vulvovaginal or anorectal). With HD of fungal etiology, the lips and tongue are most often affected, less often the cheeks, gums, palate, pharynx and larynx. This is one of the first clinical manifestations of candidemia, a complex infectious disease caused by fungi of the genus Candida. They colonize the mucous membrane of the mouth, causing it to become cheesy. By multiplying, microorganisms spread into carious cavities and areas of the teeth, thereby causing inflammation. The patient develops caries and gingivitis. When the lower jaw is affected, the patient complains of pain while eating due to its protrusion.

HD accompanies patients with AIDS, diabetes mellitus, hypo- and vitamin deficiency, taking antibacterial agents, undergoing a course of chemotherapy, chronic viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, CMV, HSV. Herpes virus infection is often recorded in the facial area. Often, the pathogen in the allergic form occurs due to the use of antibacterial drugs, immunomodulators, hormones, or as a result of viral pathologies. But the appearance of HD has nothing to do with menstruation. The dosage form can be identified from anamnesis or laboratory results. The greatest number of positive answers are given by tests for histamine and C-reactive protein. Laboratory signs of the development of candidiasis can be a purulent gray coating. It is found throughout the mouth, but is most noticeable on the tongue. In addition, it should be noted that the mucous membrane grows quickly, looseness occurs, cracks, lacunae increase, and a tendency to merge is formed. Against the background of normal body temperature, all symptoms of HD are intensified due to worsening conditions - allergies, stress, the use of certain medications, hypothermia