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Lips corner cracking
The corner of my lips are dry and cracked from past 15 days and not healing even on application of lip balm. Its very painful when i try to open my mouth. What is the reason for this and what is the solution?
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Dr. Rasya Dixit
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi
You seem to be having angular chelitis. This condition may be due to vitamins deficiency or a minor fungal infection. Avoid licking lips as this could worsen the condition. Use lip balm frequently. Try a Vit B multi vitamin thrice a day for a week. If not better please contact a dermatologist who can examine you and prescribe some anti inflammatory creams and anti fungal creams
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