What Causes White Discoloration On Corner Of Mouth?

Posted on Fri, 10 Oct 2014

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Question : After I had angular cheilitis that completly healed, I have white discoloration on the corner of my mouth that won't go away. what can I do to make the color even with the rest of my mouth.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
post inflammatory hypopigmentation

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It is called as post inflammatory hypopigmentation.
Don't worry soon the skin will regain its color.
Just apply aloevera cream for 15 days.
You will get faster response.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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