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Dry skin at the corner of the mouth
White crusts have formed at the corner of the mouth while lips feel dry. Regular application of lip balm has reduced dryness of lips, but the corners have become drier and white crusts have formed. Please suggest a remedy.
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You might be suffering from angular cheilitis.. it is inflammation at the corner of mouth.. please get a direct consultation for proper diagnosis and treatment..
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