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The corner of my lip is super dry and chapped. it hurts to open my mouth i think maybe it's a cold sore but i'm not sure. how do i make it go away?
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Angular Cheilitis: There is a condition called cheilitis where lesions develop in the corners of the mouth and they can be persistent. They can be from lip-licking, nutrient deficiencies, dry mouth etc. These can become subject to opportunistic infections. Using a topical antibiotic and discouraging harmful behaviors (lip licking) may help.
Answered 5/3/2014
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