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What Do Burning Sensation Followed With Black Patches At Edges Of Mouth Suggest?

Good morning I have black patches at edges of mouth.i got these recently. these started with cracks first and then its was burning sensation in that region and then turned into black patches.with burning sensation i am prone to lick at that angles I did not use any cream till now
Mon, 2 Feb 2015
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Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

From your history and description, I would consider the possibility of angular cheilitis with subsequent post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Angular cheilitis could occur due to vitamin B group deficiency, candidiasis or due to constant licking of the sides of the lips ( habitual).

Take a multivitamin capsule with B complex vitamin daily for 2 weeks. Avoid excessive licking of lips. Use a lip balm frequently. Once the cracks heal completely, you could use a cream containing Kojic acid 2 % twice a day to lighten the skin.

Hope this helps you.

Take care.
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What Do Burning Sensation Followed With Black Patches At Edges Of Mouth Suggest?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. From your history and description, I would consider the possibility of angular cheilitis with subsequent post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Angular cheilitis could occur due to vitamin B group deficiency, candidiasis or due to constant licking of the sides of the lips ( habitual). Take a multivitamin capsule with B complex vitamin daily for 2 weeks. Avoid excessive licking of lips. Use a lip balm frequently. Once the cracks heal completely, you could use a cream containing Kojic acid 2 % twice a day to lighten the skin. Hope this helps you. Take care.