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Suggest Treatment For Dry And Flaky Skin On Corners Of Mouth

I have cracks in the cornors of my mouth and it has spread to my lips and under them. Its dry flaky and itchy. My pharmacist reackons a vitamin b12 deficency and recomended cymex and taking barocco water soluble vitamins. i have been doing this a week and it is getting worse. Any sugestions?

Mon, 5 Jan 2015
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Welcome to HealthcareMagic,
Dry and flaky skin on corners of mouth is commonly due to vitamin deficiency or dryness of skin. I recommend you to:
1. Take Multivitamin tablets for 30 days
2. Use a moisturizing cream with aloe vera on your face and around your lips
3. Use a lip balm on your lips
4. Drink plenty of water.
You shall see improvement in a couple of days. In case you do not find any improvement even after 1 week, then visit a dermatologist as you will need an evaluation.
Hope that answers your question.
Regards, Dr.Imaad.
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Suggest Treatment For Dry And Flaky Skin On Corners Of Mouth

Welcome to HealthcareMagic, Dry and flaky skin on corners of mouth is commonly due to vitamin deficiency or dryness of skin. I recommend you to: 1. Take Multivitamin tablets for 30 days 2. Use a moisturizing cream with aloe vera on your face and around your lips 3. Use a lip balm on your lips 4. Drink plenty of water. You shall see improvement in a couple of days. In case you do not find any improvement even after 1 week, then visit a dermatologist as you will need an evaluation. Hope that answers your question. Regards, Dr.Imaad.