What are the risk factors for angular cheilitis?

What are the risk factors for angular cheilitis?

People of any age, gender or ethnicity can develop angular cheilitis. Some factors that may increase your risk, include:

• Chronic health conditions, such as diabetes or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
• Down syndrome, which can cause dry, drooping skin on the face.
• Immune system disorders, such as HIV.
• Low levels of B vitamins, iron or protein.
• Rapid weight loss.
• Skin wrinkles due to aging.
• Smoking.
• Stress.