Question 1

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 2

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

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Cracks: Dermatologist might help if causing discomfort.

Question 3

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

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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 4

is there a dental condition that could cause swelling under the lip? it will itch for a.second.then swell then go away cracks at corner of mouth to

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Psychogenic diseases: symptoms are not a sign of illness, they are the mind's ability to produce the flight or fight response which gives rise to many physiological changes include dry mouth, swelling under the lip, etc. Depending on the cause of your psychogenic disease symptoms, your health care provider can recommend appropriate referral.

Question 5

can thrush cause white flakiness on skin and cracks at corner of mouth? how do you get rid of it without prescription? prescriptions are not effective

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Angular chili this: The cracking at the angles of the mouth is usually from yeast.  More likely in diabetics, those who have been on antibiotics, or denture wearers.  Often responds to topical anti fungal creams such as lotrimin (clotrimazole).  If it doesn't improve then get fasting blood sugar blood test.

Question 6

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 7

corner of mouth outside is red/painful it cracks and peels no apparent bump/acne/hair follicle etc sometimes goes almost all away then comes back?

Accepted Answer

Angular cheilitis: Multifactorial disorder of infectious origin. The sores are often infected with fungi (yeasts), or sometimes bacteria, or both. Several nutritional deficiency states of vitamins or minerals have been linked to AC. It is thought that in about 25% of people with AC, iron deficiency or deficiency of B vitamins are involved. Keep a good oral hygiene, try to eat healthier and take a good multi-vitamin.

Question 8

have dry patch at left corner of mouth. not just cracked corner, more like rash. doesnt itch. i drink plenty of water and try to get needed vitamins. ?

Accepted Answer

Possible impetigo: if the patch is like a red rash and a little bit painful, it might be a staph/strep infection...often called impetigo. You could try otc antibiotic ointment (I prefer bacitracin) but if it doesnt respond, see your PCP...or consider a consult with HealhTAP with telemedicine level contact.

Question 9

can oral herpes/cold sores show up just as a small, dry patch of slightly reddened skin by corner of mouth? i feel like my lips have felt weird and i have a small, pink dry patch by my lip?

Accepted Answer

: This is very unlikely to be herpes, but herpes outbreaks can have atypical appearances. If it lasts more than a few days without change in appearance or clearing up entirely, for sure it isn't herpes.

Question 10

what causes white flakes at the corner of the mouth and causes cracks which makes it harder to open the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like thrush: It sounds like thrush, a yeast infection of the mouth.  Thrush can come on due to exposure to antibiotics, or it may be a herald of a deeper problem, such as hiv/aids.  See a doctor.

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Is there a dental condition that could cause swelling under the lip? it will itch for a.second.then swell then go away cracks at corner of mouth to

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Can thrush cause white flakiness on skin and cracks at corner of mouth? how do you get rid of it without prescription? prescriptions are not effective

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

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Corner of mouth outside is red/painful it cracks and peels no apparent bump/acne/hair follicle etc sometimes goes almost all away then comes back?

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Have dry patch at left corner of mouth. not just cracked corner, more like rash. doesnt itch. i drink plenty of water and try to get needed vitamins. ?

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Can oral herpes/cold sores show up just as a small, dry patch of slightly reddened skin by corner of mouth? i feel like my lips have felt weird and i have a small, pink dry patch by my lip?

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What causes white flakes at the corner of the mouth and causes cracks which makes it harder to open the mouth?

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