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What causes white flakes at the corner of the mouth and causes cracks which makes it harder to open the mouth?
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Sounds like thrush: It sounds like thrush, a yeast infection of the mouth. Thrush can come on due to exposure to antibiotics, or it may be a herald of a deeper problem, such as hiv/aids. See a doctor.
Answered 3/27/2013
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