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What causes a recurring scab near the mouth?
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Virus or Fungi: One phase of a cold sore or viral (herpes) flare up is for the blister to break and then form a scab. Another possibility, often at the corners of the mouth, is angular chelitis, or scabbing due to candida (yeast/fungus).
Answered 1/24/2014
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