A 34-year-old member asked:
what should i do to take care of angular cheilitis?
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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered
17 years experience Pain Management
Perleche: Combination of a topical corticosteroid usually works along with an anti-fungal that covers candida. Apply apple cider vinegar (raw unfiltered organic) after the shower, let it dry, then apply cream.
Answered on Jul 4, 2015
Dr. Sanford Archer answered
38 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Steroid cream: Angular cheilitis could be a sign of vitamin or mineral deficiency including iron. Consider evaluating your diet and vitamin/mineral intake and consider seeing a dermatologist if it doesn't clear up for a steroid cream or other treatment.
Answered on May 4, 2016
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