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How Can I Get Rid Of The Red Areas That Cracks At Both Corners Of My Mouth ?

I have red areas that cracks at both corners of my mouth, it has been there for over 3 months now, sometimes it appears to be going away then the next day it is back fully blown! I have tried antifungal and antibiotic creams but they are not working. What is it and how can I get rid of it
Thu, 30 Jun 2011
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Welcome to HCM.
It is called angular chelitis.
You have to take mulivitamin tab,zinc with theraputic dose of folic acid and B12 under guidance of your physician.
Use good moisturiser on it.take good balanced diet,drink more liquids.
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How Can I Get Rid Of The Red Areas That Cracks At Both Corners Of My Mouth ?

Welcome to HCM. It is called angular chelitis. You have to take mulivitamin tab,zinc with theraputic dose of folic acid and B12 under guidance of your physician. Use good moisturiser on it.take good balanced diet,drink more liquids.