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Post by pyccku on Sept 25, 2015 1:43:40 GMT
I had oral surgery a couple of weeks ago and the skin right in the corner of my mouth has a tiny split. I've tried Vaseline and lip balm, but it doesn't do much and the split just opens again. I have liquid bandage but I don't know if it would work or even be safe.
what works for these painful annoyances?
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Post by Tamhugh on Sept 25, 2015 1:47:08 GMT
I had good luck with the Neosporin overnight lip repair stuff. It comes in a little pot and it helped heal my lips when they were dry and cracking at the corners.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2015 1:47:13 GMT
I get these semi-regularly, and I'm pretty sure mine are angular chelitis. Putting vaseline or other wet substances on it actually makes it worse. I buy an over-the-counter antifungal that is safe for near-oral use, and it clears up quite quickly. |
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Post by kate on Sept 25, 2015 2:21:12 GMT
One of my kids gets angular chelitis. The first time, it got so bad that I though it was impetigo - it turned into a big, red, cracked and peeling rash. Once it was properly diagnosed (the doctor at urgent care misdiagnosed), it cleared up quickly with a prescription antifungal. Occasionally it wants to come back, but we put the cream on it at the first sign, and it goes away before it really becomes noticeable.
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Post by scrapsuzy on Sept 25, 2015 2:26:45 GMT
For the cracks that develop after dental work, as you mentioned, I have had great success with Vitamin E oil. Take a capsule and pierce it with a safety pin, then dab (with your fingers) on the corners. Repeat as often as you want, til healed.
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Post by alexa11 on Sept 25, 2015 3:29:32 GMT
I agree with the antifungal- it works quickly.
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Post by Ryann on Sept 25, 2015 4:06:09 GMT
I get these semi-regularly, and I'm pretty sure mine are angular chelitis. Putting vaseline or other wet substances on it actually makes it worse. I buy an over-the-counter antifungal that is safe for near-oral use, and it clears up quite quickly. Can you share what brand you use, please? Thank you! |
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Post by grove420 on Sept 25, 2015 4:58:19 GMT
I would get these on a regular basis and tried everything available over the counter. Nothing helped until I asked my doctor and he prescribed clotrimazole-betmethasone cream (generic for lotrisone cream). Practically cleared it up overnight. Whenever I notice it starting, I just apply at bedtime and it's better by morning.
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Post by pyccku on Sept 25, 2015 13:37:49 GMT
Thanks, I will get the cream and try it.
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Post by mikklynn on Sept 25, 2015 14:10:08 GMT
I get these semi-regularly, and I'm pretty sure mine are angular chelitis. Putting vaseline or other wet substances on it actually makes it worse. I buy an over-the-counter antifungal that is safe for near-oral use, and it clears up quite quickly. I have a prescription ointment for this. I apply it whenever I feel it coming on - I can't quite describe it, but I can tell before it happens. |
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Post by maryland on Sept 25, 2015 15:07:38 GMT
I get these semi-regularly, and I'm pretty sure mine are angular chelitis. Putting vaseline or other wet substances on it actually makes it worse. I buy an over-the-counter antifungal that is safe for near-oral use, and it clears up quite quickly. What exact product do you use? My youngest gets terrible chapped lips in the winter, and the corners are often cracked. We may have to try what you use on one side, and Vaseline on the other, and see what works best. I think maybe she gets what you have and that's why Vaseline doesn't work that well! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2015 15:31:09 GMT
I'll check the brand when I get home. I asked the pharmacist and he recommended a product.
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Post by birukitty on Sept 25, 2015 16:39:29 GMT
I've heard if you get these often it's caused by lack of B12. I used to, and increased my B12 intake and they vanished.
Debbie in MD.
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Post by MichyM on Sept 25, 2015 16:43:10 GMT
I get these semi-regularly, and I'm pretty sure mine are angular chelitis. Putting vaseline or other wet substances on it actually makes it worse. I buy an over-the-counter antifungal that is safe for near-oral use, and it clears up quite quickly. I have a prescription ointment for this. I apply it whenever I feel it coming on - I can't quite describe it, but I can tell before it happens. I also get this, especially in the winter months. My dermatologist prescribed Alcortin A cream, and it works. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2015 2:55:07 GMT
Ryann, maryland, the medication I use is dequadin -- but it is a liquid, not lozenges. This liquid oral paint is what I have. I keep a tiny little plastic container with a lid with it and pour a bit into the container and apply with a q-tip. You're not supposed to put a q-tip or anything into the bottle, to help prolong the life of the medicine (to prevent contamination).
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2015 2:57:41 GMT
I've heard if you get these often it's caused by lack of B12. I used to, and increased my B12 intake and they vanished. Debbie in MD. I agree with this.. when mine were getting frequent, I started taking B12 regularly and it did reduce the frequency (although I still get them on occasion). |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2015 3:10:40 GMT
I called my dentist when I got these and gave a prescription for an anti-fungal that was safe near the mouth. I used it and it cleared right up.
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