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What Causes Redness On The Corner Of The Mouth?
Question: Redness at corner of mouth. Has been there for at least a year.
Brief Answer:
Infection or vitamin difficiency
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns . redness at the angle of the mouth is probably due to an infection which could be either bacterial or fungal . I would recommend that you apply an antifungal cream as nystatin together with an antibacterial ointement as fucidin three times daily to treat any possible infection .
Another possible cause is vitamin difficiency , so I would recommend a daily multivitamin supplement .. I hope I answered your question . if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion ..
Infection or vitamin difficiency
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns . redness at the angle of the mouth is probably due to an infection which could be either bacterial or fungal . I would recommend that you apply an antifungal cream as nystatin together with an antibacterial ointement as fucidin three times daily to treat any possible infection .
Another possible cause is vitamin difficiency , so I would recommend a daily multivitamin supplement .. I hope I answered your question . if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion ..
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