Question 1

cracked corners of mouth, is it herpes?

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Unlikely: Based on your description of 'cracked' lips, it's unlikely to be herpes.  Furthermore, herpes is also unlikely to affect both corners of your mouth at the same time.  You either have chronic dry lips, in which case the simple use of a lip balm daily would help.  However, sometimes a fungal infection can also cause this.  See you dentist.  He or she can give a special medicine which help.

Question 2

corners of mouth crusty and crack.peel top layer  off and red skin  appears and stays.  better after b&c vitamins but not gone.  could  be stress?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Sometimes it is a mild yeast infection and using a topical anti-fungal may help.

Question 3

i am experiencing  painful cracks at the corners of mouth and mouth pain. the following also describes me: lip blister. my medication amtriptyline has caused severe dry mouth and cracked lips. ive used otc histamine mouth wash. did nothing. help!

Accepted Answer

Cracks/blisters: Make sure you haven&#x27;t got into the habit of constantly licking your lips. Sometimes things as simple as petroleum jelly applied to the corner of your lips works.If necessary see your own dentist for an evaluation and treatment. He/she may refer you to your primary care physician or a  dermatologist if cause is not readily apparent.

Question 4

my one teeth was crack & half broken 3 yrs ago because of cavity. root canal treatment done on that teeth. but now pulse is rising out from that teeth?

Accepted Answer

Infection: The tooth may be reinfected. Have the tooth evaluated by your dentist.

Question 5

i had root canal treatment to one of my teeth and the dentist place a temporary filling. however i saw that the teeth cracked. is it possible to save?

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Where: Where is the crack.  Depends on its length and location.  See your Dentist.  Evaluation/treatment by an Endodontist may be in order.

Question 6

how do you treat severe dry mouth, cracked lips, and a white tongue as a side effect of radiation therapy? how long will these symptoms last?

Accepted Answer

Prevention is best: The team treating you should know some moith-moistening and hygeine routines to make this a little better.  Many patients use jelly like aquaphor on the skin but, this should not be put into the mouth.  Keep up your intake of water/fluids and use moisturing balm on the lips.  Unfortunately, these problems can far outlast the treatment with people reporting them as far as a year after the radiation.

Question 7

what are natural ways to cure cracks on the corners of mouth overnight?

Accepted Answer

Angular cheilitis: It may be angular cheilitis.  See your doctor and let them look at it.

Question 8

i think i have a cold sore starting at the corner of my mouth. is there any treatment? how do i not spread it to my family members? can it harm my newborn?

Accepted Answer

: Abreva is sold over the counter to treat viral cold sores. Read the packaging and determine if it is best for your situation. Limit mouth contact to others until sores are healed to reduce risk of spread.

Question 9

what can i do about my 10yo's eczema which started as rash around corner of mouth now spread to cheek and back of neck? prevention and treatment?

Accepted Answer

Secondary infection?: Cracking of skin at the angles of the mouth, tho not eczema, is very difficult to treat because it 'recracks' each time the mouth opens. Vicious cycle! keep it elastic & supple with absolutely continuous and constant lip balm, vaseline, etc. Until it heals. If he has eczema & it has 'exploded' recently, there may be a secondary bacterial infection, and a trip to the doctor may be worthwhile.

Question 10

which deficiency causes the corner of your mouth crack?

Accepted Answer

Rarely Vitamin C: Could be a variety causes including yeast infection or significant change in the way your teeth meet (occlusion) so that you close down further thereby irritating the corners of your mouth.  See a dentist first.   If it's just dry, irritated skin, you could try a;d ointment consistently used daily for 2 weeks can heal these irritations.

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Cracked corners of mouth, is it herpes?

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Corners of mouth crusty and crack.peel top layer off and red skin appears and stays. better after b&c vitamins but not gone. could be stress?

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I am experiencing painful cracks at the corners of mouth and mouth pain. the following also describes me: lip blister. my medication amtriptyline has caused severe dry mouth and cracked lips. ive used otc histamine mouth wash. did nothing. help!

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My one teeth was crack & half broken 3 yrs ago because of cavity. root canal treatment done on that teeth. but now pulse is rising out from that teeth?

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I had root canal treatment to one of my teeth and the dentist place a temporary filling. however i saw that the teeth cracked. is it possible to save?

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How do you treat severe dry mouth, cracked lips, and a white tongue as a side effect of radiation therapy? how long will these symptoms last?

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What are natural ways to cure cracks on the corners of mouth overnight?

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I think i have a cold sore starting at the corner of my mouth. is there any treatment? how do i not spread it to my family members? can it harm my newborn?

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What can i do about my 10yo's eczema which started as rash around corner of mouth now spread to cheek and back of neck? prevention and treatment?

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Which deficiency causes the corner of your mouth crack?

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