Question 1

when the corner of mouth droops, what would be diseases that would cause it and are they usually sudden?

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Your mouth?: Are you noticing this on you or somebody else?
One or both sides? Need more information. 
Sudden onset of facial drooping can be a stroke or facial palsy. (7th cranial nerve problems)  are there other associated symptoms like headache, focal seizure, double vision or droopy eyelids ?

Question 2

cracks at corner of mouth after oral?

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Friction, drying: I assume you mean after oral sex you find cracks in the corners of your mouth. It's not serious, in all likelihood. There is a small chance that you have a sexually transmitted disease on your lips, and that requires treatment. But more likely is that the friction and motion of the sex act, plus perhaps the drying quality of genital secretions on your lips, combine to cause the cracking. Lubricate.

Question 3

cluster inside cheek and corner of mouth?

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Oral lesions: Bumps inside the mouth may be benign growths from trauma or salivary stones. It can also be an early sign of something more concerning like cancer if you have a history of smoking. If it is painful, it may be an infection. See your doctor for further examination.

Question 4

i have cracks at corner of mouth. what can i do?

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Cracks: Dermatologist might help if causing discomfort.

Question 5

what could be the cause of redness in corner of mouth?

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Irritation: You may have a few different things.  It could be an area that doesn't dry out much (licking) and may or may not have a fungal infection, possible viral lesion such as a form of herpes labalis, it could be from trauma of a split lip that just hasn't healed.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: cracks at corner of mouth?

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Fissures: The corners of the mouth (angles)  are the oral commissures.  There can be small fissures in that area.

Question 7

the cracks in the corner of mouth won't heal. what do you recommend?

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Angular Chelitis: You probably have angular chelitis though generally there is some itching or burning associated with it but not always.  One thing that can cause this is eating a lot of acid containing foods like tomatoes or oranges.  You might try using Hydrocortisone cream over the counter 4-5 times a day but will most likely need prescritption strength to clear it up.  Your dentist is the best person to see.

Question 8

what is the best way to treat painful cracks at corner of mouth and dry or cracking skin?

Accepted Answer

Cracked skin: Try oil based moisturizer that is solid like margarine and comes in a jar (instead of a liquid in a bottle). Shea butter or cocoa butter are some examples.

Question 9

i have a pimple on corner of mouth. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Dont squeeze: Dont try to get rid of it by squeezing, wash your face gently with soap and warm water when you take bath or shower, if it does not go away see your doctor.

Question 10

have health anxiety. if you think about corner of mouth wanting to droop, can anxiety actually make you feel like it's gonna happen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's almost like magic. In this case - black magic. It's a bit like self-hypnosis - we can cause bodily changes by our minds - for dental work, it is numbness we seek. We can become nauseous by imagining a rotting food, etc., etc. It's just one good reason to learn to manage anxiety. CBT therapists can teach you skills. If you really need meds too - ok, but learning skills may be what you need.

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When the corner of mouth droops, what would be diseases that would cause it and are they usually sudden?

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Cluster inside cheek and corner of mouth?

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What could be the cause of redness in corner of mouth?

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The cracks in the corner of mouth won't heal. what do you recommend?

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What is the best way to treat painful cracks at corner of mouth and dry or cracking skin?

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