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I sometimes get these painful cracks in the corner of my mouth. when that happens, i start to develop dry lips that turn black and i develop yellow crust around my mouth. i have an idea but what could this possibly be? thanks?

Q: i sometimes get these painful cracks in the corner of my mouth. when that happens, i start to develop dry lips that turn black and i develop yellow crust around my mouth. i have an idea but what could this possibly be? thanks?

: sounds like you have angular cheilitis, where you develop tender fissures in the corner of your mouth. See dermatologist to confirm diagnosis and receive treatment.

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sounds like you have angular cheilitis, where you develop tender fissures in the corner of your mouth. See dermatologist to confirm diagnosis and receive treatment.

Answered 3/24/2022

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A member asked:

I sometimes get these painful cracks in the corner of my mouth. when that happens, i start to develop dry lips that turn black and i develop yellow crust around my mouth. i have an idea but what could this possibly be? thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

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