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How do i treat angular cheilitis with antifungal in case its fungal related? is it like other fungal infections where i apply it for a week or use it until its gone? or do you generally use a steroid cream first?

Q: how do i treat angular cheilitis with antifungal in case its fungal related? is it like other fungal infections where i apply it for a week or use it until its gone? or do you generally use a steroid cream first?

: Get some 1% hydrocortisone cream from drug store. Apply 2-3 times/per day for one week. If not better, see LMD of something a bit stronger. No lip licking

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Get some 1% hydrocortisone cream from drug store. Apply 2-3 times/per day for one week. If not better, see LMD of something a bit stronger. No lip licking

Answered 6/6/2023

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A member asked:

How do i treat angular cheilitis with antifungal in case its fungal related? is it like other fungal infections where i apply it for a week or use it until its gone? or do you generally use a steroid cream first?

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