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What Causes Redness And Swelling On The Lips?

I have red swollen lips and an area around the mouth with cracking on the corners. I have not used anything different as far as toothpaste, creams, so don't think it is an allergy. I thought it might be a fungus, so I'm trying antifungal creams for a day now but have not noticed a change. Any other suggestions?
Tue, 7 Feb 2017
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Hi..
Thank for the query..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from ANGULAR CHELITIS OR ANGULAR CHELOSIS leading to dry and cracked corners of the mouth and can occur due to a number of common causes Iron deficiency or Anaemia, 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 a Skin Specialist or an Oral Physician and get evaluated ..

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..
Avoid moisture accumulation at the corner of the lips and wipe off gently..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Redness And Swelling On The Lips?

Hi.. Thank for the query.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from ANGULAR CHELITIS OR ANGULAR CHELOSIS leading to dry and cracked corners of the mouth and can occur due to a number of common causes Iron deficiency or Anaemia, 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 a Skin Specialist or an Oral Physician and get evaluated .. 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.. Avoid moisture accumulation at the corner of the lips and wipe off gently.. Hope this helps.. Regards.