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Cuts On Corner Of Mouth, Irritation Below Lower Lip. Taken Desonide For Eyelid Dryness
i believe i have angular Cheilitis. I have had cuts on the corner of my mouth and irritation below my lower lip for over 3 weeks now. Difficult for them to heal because i open my mouth a lot to eat. what can i do? i was given desonide for 0.05 for eyelid dryness about 8 months ago. I still have some, should I apply some of that?
Wed, 30 Oct 2013
User's Response
Hi,
No, I would not recommend use desonide. Instead, do mouth swab culture testing for candida infection, a complete blood profile for anemia.
Until the test results are in, can use a thin layer of butter or olive oil and honey. Drink plenty of water and take good hygiene of your mouth.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Bardha
No, I would not recommend use desonide. Instead, do mouth swab culture testing for candida infection, a complete blood profile for anemia.
Until the test results are in, can use a thin layer of butter or olive oil and honey. Drink plenty of water and take good hygiene of your mouth.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Bardha
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