Cheilo-candidosis in an adult.

S S Napier, D G MacDonald, P J Lamey
Author Information
  1. S S Napier: School of Clinical Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast.

Abstract

A rare case of candidal infection of the lips is presented. Predisposing factors appeared to be intra-oral candidal carriage, actinic lip damage and Sjögren's syndrome. Systemic antifungal therapy with fluconazole resolved the initial infection and a subsequent recurrence.

MeSH Term

Adult
Candidiasis, Oral
Female
Fluconazole
Humans
Lip
Lip Diseases
Sjogren's Syndrome
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Chemicals

Fluconazole

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