The main reasons causing white patches on the lips, is candidal cheilitis and stomatitis. These two diseases are caused by fungi Candida. Many have heard about the thrush. Here is the same. These fungi present in the body of any person, but under favourable conditions for them, multiply, causing unpleasant symptoms.

Candidiasis


The most common cause of oral candidiasis – reducing immunity, that is immunity. Also the growth of pathogenic microflora contribute to various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, the excess vitamin b in the body.
Of course, affect the formation of plaque in the mouth may other factors, for example, long-term use of antibiotics and antimicrobial drugs, alcohol, drugs, oral contraceptives, radiation exposure, and Smoking.


It is not necessary to exclude contamination from outside, through an external contact, such as kissing, sharing a Cup with an already ill person. By the way, babies in the first days of life is very common to find candidiasis of the oral cavity. This is due to the infection at the time of passage through the birth canal mother, who suffers from thrush.

The RAID on the lips after sleep, Haltom caused by Candida, is treated quite simply, if it's not in advanced stage. In addition, with the help of a doctor should exclude diseases such as diabetes mellitus, malignant tumor, severe damage to the immune system. This is because plaque can be a direct symptom of the above diseases.

The symptoms are Candida cheilitis are as follows:
- the mucosa of the mouth and cheeks gets very dry;
- the lip is irritated;
on the surface of the epithelium acts white, cheesy plaque;
the plaque may be accompanied by itching, burning and pain.

Treatment of candidiasis involves taking antifungal drugs and a complete reorganization of the mouth. Special attention is paid to treatment of chronic diseases, which could provoke the attack of fungi. Your doctor may prescribe rinsing with iodide of potassium, of an application dekumanova ointment. In General, you should take such drugs that make the alkaline environment of the mouth (borax in the glycerin, boric acid, soda solution).

If you have dental problems (caries, poor denture), these issues should also be addressed. Many believe that the plaque caused by Candida fungi, will pass quickly and it is not dangerous, but this is misleading. If the disease is run, may damage other organs, namely the lungs, bronchi and digestive tract.

Stomatitis


If there is plaque on the lip, the cause may be different, in particular stomatitis. A whole group of different diseases of the oral cavity. Some people have met him at several times in my life. Stomatitis can cause a variety of bacteria and micro-organisms, what exactly - you will be able to determine only a doctor after a thorough examination. Tooth decay and other problems with teeth and gums to exclude and not worth it.

Doctors have identified many forms of stomatitis. However, the appearance of white patches may affect only some: Candida, aphthous and ulcerative colitis. The latter is a fairly serious form of the disease that requires complex treatment. Ulcerative colitis is typical for people with chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (ulcer, gastritis), and cardiovascular diseases. Aphthous colitis is accompanied by the presence of small single or multiple aft (ulcers). May have chronic form.

The treatment of stomatitis is made by the dentist begins with professional cleaning of your entire mouth. Plus, this requires taking antimicrobials. At the first sign of a RAID you can try to handle him at home. For this you need to prepare antiseptic decoctions of herbs, such as calendula, oak bark and chamomile. A decoction of rosehip, cranberry and cowberry can be taken internally to support the immune system at the proper level.