Is Cheilitis Infectious

Since angular cheilitis isn’t contagious, you can’t prevent it by avoiding things like kissing or using the same utensils as someone else, although this is a good infectious-disease preventing practice.

Is exfoliative cheilitis permanent?

The typical course of exfoliative cheilitis is chronic over several years. It may fluctuate, worsening with further stress. Spontaneous improvement has been reported, but it often recurs.

Can I kiss someone with angular cheilitis?

Since it it caused by fungi or bacteria, angular cheilitis can be passed on to other people through kissing or using the same cup or cutlery, for example. The treatment may be done with an antibiotic or antimycotic medication.