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What Causes Painful And Deeper Splits In The Mouth?

I have continuing problem with cracks at the corner of my mouth. Sometimes easily cleared and others very inflamed and unable to clear for several days. Painful and deeper splits when really inflamed. What is the root cause. Has persisted for years probably four times a year possibly more
posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016
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Hi,

I have gone through your query in detail and can understand your concerns. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Angular Cheilitis leading to dry and cracked corners of the mouth and can occur due to a number of common causes like Iron deficiency or Anemia, fungal infection, ill fitting dentures, loss of teeth leads to folds of skin at the mouth corners, systemic diseases like Celiac disease.

Consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and a clinical examination and investigations like swab culture and if needed blood tests can be done for diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. As of now you can also apply a thick coat of Petroleum jelly over the corners to relieve the dryness and smoothen the area. Do cool compresses. A low potency steroid ointment along with antibiotic ointment can also be advised. Take multivitamin tablet for 15 days. Drink plenty of water.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Causes Painful And Deeper Splits In The Mouth?

Hi, I have gone through your query in detail and can understand your concerns. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Angular Cheilitis leading to dry and cracked corners of the mouth and can occur due to a number of common causes like Iron deficiency or Anemia, fungal infection, ill fitting dentures, loss of teeth leads to folds of skin at the mouth corners, systemic diseases like Celiac disease. Consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and a clinical examination and investigations like swab culture and if needed blood tests can be done for diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. As of now you can also apply a thick coat of Petroleum jelly over the corners to relieve the dryness and smoothen the area. Do cool compresses. A low potency steroid ointment along with antibiotic ointment can also be advised. Take multivitamin tablet for 15 days. Drink plenty of water. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora