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Suggest Treatment For Cuts At The Edges Of The Lips
Question: I can see cuts at the edges of my lips since 1month. How to get rid of them?
Brief Answer:
Angular cheilitis; Oral B complex+zinc and topical mild steroid cream
Detailed Answer:
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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
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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