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A member asked:

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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Dr. Donald Collins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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!

Answered 4/24/2015

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