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Cracked mouth corner arrrgg

Hey,
on the right side of my mouth there's a papercut slit where it opens and closes. I don't mean that a papercut made it but it looks like it. It is winter time here in Canada and I just wanted to know what do you think caused it and what I can do to fix it up.

Thanks!
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Hey,

It's gone already.

thanks!
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Hi,
From the symptoms that you have described, it looks like angular cheilitis. It is an inflammatory lesion at the corner of the mouth and manifests as deep cracks or splits. More commonly it is caused by a fungal infection.

Dry out the lesions completely by patting and air drying after washing with a mild soap and use petroleum jelly to lock out moisture. It is vital that the affected areas be clean and completely dry before application of the jelly. You can also apply small amounts of athlete’s foot cream which is available over the counter. If the symptoms persist then please consult a dermatologist as oral antimicrobials may be needed. Also take some Vitamin B supplements.
I sincerely hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing. Kind regards.

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