angular cheilitis

What are some home remedies for this condition or any drugstore items I may use?

[Sandra Y, RPh]

Use lip balm with UV protection when out in the sun or cold. If the cheilitis is caused by a fungal or bacterial infection, then topical anti-fungal or anti-bacterial medicated gels can be applied to the affected areas.

Angular cheilitis can also result from a vitamin B deficiency, so eat more foods rich in vitamin B. For example, vitamin B-2 can be obtained from dairy products, cereals, brewer’s yeast, meats (especially organ meats), and certain leafy green vegetables. Vitamin B-3 and B-6 can be obtained from beans, rice, peanuts, fish, eggs, lean meats, and several other foods. In addition, B6 can be obtained from sunflower seeds, bananas, potatoes, cauliflower, and cabbage.