Suggest Treatment For Cuts At The Edges Of The Lips

Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2015

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Mon, 28 Sep 2015 Answered on

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : I can see cuts at the edges of my lips since 1month. How to get rid of them?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Angular cheilitis; Oral B complex+zinc and topical mild steroid cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the Image.

This is angular cheilitis i.e inflammation at the angles of lips.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest an Oral B- Complex vitamin, preferably in combination with oral Zinc e.g Becosule- Z capsule, once daily for 3 weeks.

Topically you may use a mild topical steroid like clobeatsone butyrate 0.05% cream e.g eumosone cream, twice daily for a week.

These are prescription medications and should be used under supervision of a doctor. I suggest that you use these after you obtain a written prescription from a doctor in your region.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar