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I had angular cheilitis now the area around my mouth is too dark despite my fair skin,it's embarassing what can i do ?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

ANGULAR CHEILITIS: ALSO KNOWN AS PERLECHE THIS CONDITION IS OFTEN CAUSED BY A YEAST INFECTION OR BY A CONTACT DERMATITIS FROM A LIP COSMETIC. SEE A DERMATOLOGIST WHO CAN GIVE YOU APPROPRIATE TOPICAL MEDICATIONS FOR IT.

Answered 7/12/2015

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