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perleche

perleche

9.9
Red, cracked skin at the corners of the mouth that often comes from infection or not enough vitamins
  • noun
  • /ˈpərˌleɪʃ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : perlèche
  • The doctor diagnosed the painful cracks in the patient's mouth as perleche.

Examples

  • Persistent perleche may require both dietary changes and antifungal treatment.

  • She has developed perleche due to a vitamin deficiency.

  • Nutritional deficiencies can contribute to the development of perleche in some individuals.

  • Many people suffer from perleche during the winter months.

  • The doctor diagnosed the painful cracks in the patient's mouth as perleche.

  • Nutritional deficiencies can contribute to the development of perleche in some individuals.

  • Persistent perleche may require both dietary changes and antifungal treatment.

Synonyms

cheilosis
vsperleche
  • Specialized
9.9

A condition where the corners of the mouth become dry and cracked because of low riboflavin

includes both nutrient deficiency and infection as common causes
cheilitis
vsperleche
  • Specialized
9.9

A problem that makes the lips red, cracked, and sore

is limited to the mouth corners rather than affecting the whole lip area

Surface Forms

perleche singular
perleches plural

Etymology

The word perleche comes from the French perlèche, a name linked to old words for 'lick' and 'drop' because the cracks often start where saliva or moisture stays at the corner of the mouth. So perleche refers to painful, red, cracked corners of the mouth often caused by moisture and sometimes infection.