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White corners in lips

2017-08-07 17:37:32
I have white patches in my lips in both the corners since a year or so. It does not pain but the whitishness is increasing. What is the reason?
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This is angular cheilitis. It is mixed bacterial and fungal infection. It can be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice.

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