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What Causes Bruises Around The Corner Of Mouth?

Hi, My name is Franka, and over the past two days I have gradually developed bruises around the corner of my mouth (just on one end). it sting when I try to open my mouth, and it also hurts when i was my mouth. I ll like to know if it could be an indicator for an illness. Thanks.
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

So sorry to hear about your problem and will try my level best to resolve it to the best of my knowledge and experience..

As per your explanation the symptoms of bruise at the corners of the lip along with stinging on opening the mouth indicates that you are suffering from Angular Cheilitis and can occur due to a number of common causes like Iron deficiency or Anemia, fungal infection,ill fitting dentures, loss of teeth leads to folds of skin at the mouth corners,systemic diseases like Coeliac disease etc..

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests, microscopic examination of scrapings from the corner of the mouth can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

As of now you can also apply a thick coat of Petroleum jelly over the corners to relieve the dryness and smoothen the area..
Do cool compresses..
A low potency steroid ointment along with antibiotic ointment can also be advised..
Take multivitamin tablet for 15 days..
Drink plenty of water..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Bruises Around The Corner Of Mouth?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. So sorry to hear about your problem and will try my level best to resolve it to the best of my knowledge and experience.. As per your explanation the symptoms of bruise at the corners of the lip along with stinging on opening the mouth indicates that you are suffering from Angular Cheilitis and can occur due to a number of common causes like Iron deficiency or Anemia, fungal infection,ill fitting dentures, loss of teeth leads to folds of skin at the mouth corners,systemic diseases like Coeliac disease etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests, microscopic examination of scrapings from the corner of the mouth can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. As of now you can also apply a thick coat of Petroleum jelly over the corners to relieve the dryness and smoothen the area.. Do cool compresses.. A low potency steroid ointment along with antibiotic ointment can also be advised.. Take multivitamin tablet for 15 days.. Drink plenty of water.. Hope this helps.. Regards.