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Angular cheilitis
I have a lip cut on the right side of the mouth since last week.kindly suggest an ointment for the problem
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A cut on the corner of the lip that is not healing for a week is usually due to Angular Cheilitis — a small crack caused by dryness, saliva irritation, mild fungal/bacterial infection, or vitamin deficiency.
It is common and easily treatable.
Next Steps
Best Ointment Options (Choose ANY one)
1. Clotrimazole + Beclomethasone (Candid-B cream)
Apply twice daily for 5–7 days.
2. Miconazole gel (Daktarin) – if fungus suspected
Apply twice daily.
3. Fusidic Acid Cream – if bacterial infection
Apply twice daily for 5 days.
4. Plain Petroleum Jelly / Vaseline
Apply 3–4 times/day to keep area moist and prevent cracking.
If it is painful or very dry:
Use:
Himalaya Lip Balm OR Vaseline
in between the medicated cream applications.
How to Apply
• Wash gently with plain water
• Pat dry
• Apply a thin layer of the ointment
• Do not lick the lips
• Do not peel the skin
Health Tips
Many patients get this due to:
Vitamin B-complex deficiency
→ Take B-complex tablet once daily for 10 days.
Dry licking of lips
→ Avoid licking; use Vaseline.
Mask use, dry weather
→ Keep lips moisturized.
Expected Healing
• Pain reduces in 2–3 days
• Cut heals completely in 5–7 days
When to see a doctor
• If it becomes very red or spreads
• If white patches appear
• If it does not heal even after 7–10 days
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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A lip cut that isn’t healing for a week can be due to dryness, minor infection, or even vitamin deficiencies (especially B-complex). I can suggest the right ointment, but I’ll need a quick look at the wound and a few details to guide you properly.
Next Steps
Please book a brief consult so I can assess the cut, rule out deficiencies, and prescribe the appropriate ointment.
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Kindly Mention the Cause for the cut on lip
You can use
- Mupirocin Ointment 2- 3 times / day
Health Tips
- keep the area Clean and Dry
- stop if it causes - Burning , Redness or Rash
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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