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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
white dots in corners of mouth
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
white dots in corners of mouth
by sewqueen, Jul 14, 2005 12:00AM
Hello,
About a month ago, my friend felt soreness in the corners of his mouth. I looked closely and discovered tiny white dots on both sides. Over the next couple of days, some seemed to group together and become raised. He went to a dermatologist last week who told him he has angular chelitis and gave him stectazole cream. After researching, I really don't think that's what it is. I've seen nothing about white dots relating to that condition. What do you think this could be? My friend is not in a high risk group for anything. (Is spectazole acceptable for treating the mouth areas?)
Thanks
About a month ago, my friend felt soreness in the corners of his mouth. I looked closely and discovered tiny white dots on both sides. Over the next couple of days, some seemed to group together and become raised. He went to a dermatologist last week who told him he has angular chelitis and gave him stectazole cream. After researching, I really don't think that's what it is. I've seen nothing about white dots relating to that condition. What do you think this could be? My friend is not in a high risk group for anything. (Is spectazole acceptable for treating the mouth areas?)
Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Jul 14, 2005 12:00AM
, Jul 14, 2005 12:00AM
Usually angular chelitis presents itself as red cracks in the corner of the mouth. If the medication is not effective then a consult with an oral surgeon may be in order.
