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Angular cheilitis
Angular cheilitis (AC) is of one or both corners of the mouth. Often the corners are red with skin breakdown and crusting. It can also be itchy or painful. The condition can last for days to years. Angular cheilitis is a type of cheilitis.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Redness, skin breakdown and crusting at the corner of the mouth
Causes — why it happens
- ·, irritation, allergies
Treatment
- ·Based on cause, barrier cream
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