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What Do Sores Around The Corners Of The Mouth Indicate?
i have sores in corners go my mouth,one side is worse than the other,cracks seem to dry up & try to scab during sleep time,starting to get a little runner on one side about 1/8 of an inch to 3/4 of an inch,like the flesh is gone from that runner,seems to get better but never heals completely
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
Hello,
It can indicate a vitamin deficiency especially vitamin B12. If you are vegetarian, take supplementation or take Orocare ointment and put it to numb the area.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
It can indicate a vitamin deficiency especially vitamin B12. If you are vegetarian, take supplementation or take Orocare ointment and put it to numb the area.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
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