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Why do i have dry, flaky skin around the corners of my mouth?
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Yeast and drool: This is a common problem. It is referred to as perleche. Try brushing the top of your tongue when you brush your teeth. Also wash out any saliva that accumulates over night first thing in the morning. Go to the pharmacy and buy lotrimin (clotrimazole) and Hydrocortisone 1 percent ointment and apply one right on top of the other twice daily for 2 weeks.
Answered 6/25/2014
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