Q. I used to suffer from painful raw cracks in the corners of my mouth. My dentist suggested I use an inexpensive, over-the-counter antifungal cream (such as athlete’s foot cream).

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Within a week, the ... Basia Wirkus from Poland asked this question. And here is Dr. Carsten Lekutat’s answer.

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In the winter, many people suffer from dry skin, chapped lips, and even small cracks in the corner of the mouth. Yahoo: How to Heal Cracked Corners of the Mouth — and Fast Yahoo: What’s With the Dry, Cracked Corners of Your Mouth? Dermatologists Explain. Yahoo News Canada: Why Do the Corners of My Mouth Crack—And How Do I Fix It? Why Do the Corners of My Mouth Crack—And How Do I Fix It?

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Cracked lips are very common especially in the dry season but cracked lips or mouth corners aren’t. Some people take this issue lightly whereas it can get serious overtime. Your cracked mouth corners ... Daily Mail: Why have I got these cracks at the side of my mouth? Dr Martin Scurr has been treating patients for more than 30 years and is one of the country's leading GPs. Here he answers your questions about mouth cracks and arthritis.

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