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Suggest Remedy For Chafing Around Outer Mouth

I am 62 yrs old, female and for last couple of months have had chafing around outer mouth; have used Aveeno with oatmeal; aquafor; gold bond lotion with aloe and blistex balm. Nothing is working. Is this serious and do I need to see a dermatologist. Someone told me it could be a fungal infection so I ve also used an antifungal cream. It is not painful; just annoying.
posted on Sun, 9 Aug 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your symptoms chafing around outer mouth which is due to dehydration and fungal infection of oral cavity. Visit dentist once and get it examined. Maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing twice a day. Apply ice on sores near lip area to subside swelling and inflammation. You should apply a combination of steroid and numbing gel and take painkiller such as Tramadol. Your symptoms will resolve in one week. Apply orajel on these areas. Take diet rich in multivitamins. Drink plenty of water. Apply mucopain or dologel. You should take vitamin B supplement with Antioxidants. You should eat yogurt in diet. Dab small amount of milk of magnesia.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Chafing Around Outer Mouth

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your symptoms chafing around outer mouth which is due to dehydration and fungal infection of oral cavity. Visit dentist once and get it examined. Maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing twice a day. Apply ice on sores near lip area to subside swelling and inflammation. You should apply a combination of steroid and numbing gel and take painkiller such as Tramadol. Your symptoms will resolve in one week. Apply orajel on these areas. Take diet rich in multivitamins. Drink plenty of water. Apply mucopain or dologel. You should take vitamin B supplement with Antioxidants. You should eat yogurt in diet. Dab small amount of milk of magnesia. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari