little cuts in corners of mouth - Open to All Other Health Topics Message Board

twokatss · 11-14-2008, 01:49 PM

My husband has had these little cuts for about a month. Tried vaseline, antibiotic cream and chap stick. They just won't go away and are irritable. I heard there might be some kind of deficiency if you have these.
Any thoughts on how to get rid of them or any suggestions why he has them.
Thankyou

tattoogirl · 11-14-2008, 03:31 PM

It is caused by by a yeast/fungal or bacterial infection. It is called Angular Chelitis. Look it up. My sister used to get it (like nyastin cream or mycalog). Go to the Dermatologist and he or she can prescribe proper cream.
-Bella

Kszan · 11-29-2008, 01:37 PM

I have cleared that up in the past with Carmex in the little jars, available at most drug stores. I'm sure you have Carmex up in Canada, right?

twokatss · 11-29-2008, 03:51 PM

Never heard of Carmex, will certainly look ...Maybe Walmart has it....

ladymagnolia · 11-29-2008, 09:28 PM

This happened to me this year. Cuts on both sides of mouth. Nothing could get rid of it. I went to the Dr. and he said I had oral thrush. Very painful. If this could possibly be the culprit-then you'll need a special antibiotic prescription cream. Plus the oral prescription medicine you'll need to take for 10 days to clear up the inside of your mouth.

I hope & pray this is not the case.