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I don't think i've ever had a cold sore, however due to the cold weather my lips have cracked and i have a sore area towards the corner of my mouth on the top of the bottom lip which isn't visible when my mouth is shut! it only hurts when i touch it, howe

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Angular cheilitis: You probably have angular cheilitis. You could apply petroleum jelly or aquaphor to this and your lips frequently. If no improvement consider a topical antifungal like miconazole or even a topical antibiotic since it might be secondarily infected by either yeast or bacteria.

Answered 5/25/2017

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