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Suggest Remedies For Cold Sores In Mouth
Question: I have a sore in the corner of my mouth, both sides (exterior). What could it be? I have never had cold sores.
Brief Answer:
Angular cheilitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You seem to have angular cheilitis.
Did you have fever or do you have now?
Would like to know if you have dryness or eczema else where on the body?
Do not take hot food items.
Are you sexually active?
Do not constantly lick the area it causes dryness and more itching.
You better use Petroleum jelly or a good quality lip balm.
You should consider taking TAB RIBOFLAVIN and TAB VITAMIN C once daily. These are available over the counter. Take the dose as mentioned on the tin.
You may want to stop Campho phenique which is mainly used for cold sores.
Let me know if you have other queries.
Angular cheilitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You seem to have angular cheilitis.
Did you have fever or do you have now?
Would like to know if you have dryness or eczema else where on the body?
Do not take hot food items.
Are you sexually active?
Do not constantly lick the area it causes dryness and more itching.
You better use Petroleum jelly or a good quality lip balm.
You should consider taking TAB RIBOFLAVIN and TAB VITAMIN C once daily. These are available over the counter. Take the dose as mentioned on the tin.
You may want to stop Campho phenique which is mainly used for cold sores.
Let me know if you have other queries.
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Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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