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What Causes Cracks On The Corners Of The Mouth?

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Posted on Mon, 3 Apr 2017
Question: How to heal cracks at mouth corners
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
candidiasis or Angular chelitis, medication

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.

The reason for cracks near the corner of the mouth can be due to fungal infection like candidiasis or reduced vertical dimension due to missing teeth. Nothing to worry, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated.

Meanwhile you can take a course of anti fungal agents like Clotrimazole.
If there's any teeth are missing, You need to get the missing teeth replaced too.

I hope I have answered your query. If you have any queries, please feel free to ask.

Take care.


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Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S

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What Causes Cracks On The Corners Of The Mouth?

Brief Answer: candidiasis or Angular chelitis, medication Detailed Answer: Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. The reason for cracks near the corner of the mouth can be due to fungal infection like candidiasis or reduced vertical dimension due to missing teeth. Nothing to worry, consult an oral physician and get it evaluated. Meanwhile you can take a course of anti fungal agents like Clotrimazole. If there's any teeth are missing, You need to get the missing teeth replaced too. I hope I have answered your query. If you have any queries, please feel free to ask. Take care.