Question 1

what do about a split cut in the corner of my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Angular chelitis: You can apply an otc triple antibiotic ointment or other skin protectant to the area.  This problem is sometimes related to a b-vitamin or iron deficiency, so do consider those as underlying causes and speak to your doctor if you are concerned.

Question 2

it feels like a tiny cut is in the right corner of my mouth, had it once before, don't see any visible cuts or anything really, help?

Accepted Answer

Cut ? : It is possible you have perleche which is usually caused by avitamin deficiency. Check with your pcp for help.

Question 3

have a small cut on the corner of my mouth from drooling, it cracks and hurts when i open my mouth, how can i help heal this?

Accepted Answer

Vaseline: Putting some vaseline or similar ointment will stop you from touching it with your tongue and protect it from drool. Go easy on the vaseline.

Question 4

i can't tell if i have three small cuts or cold sore blisters in the corner of my mouth. i had dental work done on that same side of my mouth.

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Neither can we: You would have to be seen by a dentist in order to determine what you have and whether or not it's related to your recently dental treatment. It could be accidental abrasions, canker sores of something else.

Question 5

i shared a vape with someone who had a cut at the corner of their mouth but it didnt look like herpes but he smoked it on the other side instead of that and i made sure i still wiped it off multiple times will i contract it if it is?

Accepted Answer

: Sores at the corner of the mouth usually are due to angular cheilitis, not herpes. But even if herpes, vigorous and repeated wiping would markedly reduce the risk, probably nearly to zero. (The much higher risk in shared vaping equipment is for colds, flu, and COVID.)

Question 6

i had cut in corner of mouth. antifungal cream didn't heal. fusidic acid cream's working (3 days using). when can i stop using it? can i kiss my bf?

Accepted Answer

Cuts are other thing: angular cheilosis or cuts in the corner of the mouth can be fungal,  can be caused by a vitamin deficiency, can be caused by an overclosed bite or dentition, or a number of problems.  If the antifungal cream was used for 2 weeks and did not work may assume that it is the wrong medication or it is not fungal.  An Oral Surgeon should be seen.

Question 7

had cut in corner of mouth. antifungal cream didn't heal. fusidic acid cream's working (3 days using now). when can i stop using it? can i kiss my bf?

Accepted Answer

When it is healed: Keep using the cream and don't kiss until the cut heals.  Probably will take 5-7 days.  If it doesn't heal or keeps breaking open, see your doctor.  Good luck!

Question 8

my son has what i thought was a cut on the corner of his mouth.it's getting worse and i have been putting hydrocortisone on. anything else to try?

Accepted Answer

Get it evaluated: I do not recommend steroid on the face unless there is a condition that has been diagnosed and is proven to respond to steroid treatment.  Your seen needs to be evaluated.  This could be a fungal infection.  The treatment is different.

Question 9

have a  bad  cut on my  scalp as result of falling and  hitting my head on a corner

Accepted Answer

Hold Pressure: Scalp cuts can bleed a lot since the scalp has a rich blood supply. I suggest hold pressure on it and if the cut is deep and goes through your skin, get yourself to an er or an urgent care for evaluation, cleaning and possibly closing it (sutures, staple or medical glue).  Also if you've not had a tetanus shot in the past 5 years, you'll most likely benefit from one.

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Have a small cut on the corner of my mouth from drooling, it cracks and hurts when i open my mouth, how can i help heal this?

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I can't tell if i have three small cuts or cold sore blisters in the corner of my mouth. i had dental work done on that same side of my mouth.

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I shared a vape with someone who had a cut at the corner of their mouth but it didnt look like herpes but he smoked it on the other side instead of that and i made sure i still wiped it off multiple times will i contract it if it is?

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I had cut in corner of mouth. antifungal cream didn't heal. fusidic acid cream's working (3 days using). when can i stop using it? can i kiss my bf?

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Had cut in corner of mouth. antifungal cream didn't heal. fusidic acid cream's working (3 days using now). when can i stop using it? can i kiss my bf?

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My son has what i thought was a cut on the corner of his mouth.it's getting worse and i have been putting hydrocortisone on. anything else to try?

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