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Dryness in the mouth corners
I have been fasting for more than 20 days now and have developed dryness in the sides of my mouth I mean corners initially when I used to open my mouth I would feel pain now it's turning little black I used boroline and sometimes applied ghee but nothing is happening kindly suggest
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This looks like Angular Cheilitis (cracks and darkening at the corners of the mouth).
Next Steps
• Start treatment:
– Apply antifungal cream like Clotrimazole twice daily
– Add mild antibiotic cream if severe cracking (doctor advised)
• Supplements (important):
– Vitamin B-complex
– Iron (if diet is poor)
• If not improving in 7–10 days → consult doctor
Health Tips
• Avoid licking lips (worsens condition)
• Keep area dry but moisturized (use petroleum jelly after medicine)
• Stay hydrated during non-fasting hours
• Include nutrient-rich foods:
– Dates, nuts, green vegetables, milk
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Apply boroglycerine locally, 2 to 3 times daily.
Drink more water.
Tab Becosoule one morning and one evening for 2 weeks.
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B Complex +follic acid. Also apply petroleum jelly.
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For dryness apply petroleum jelly or any other moisturizer.
Next Steps
Take becosule capsule once a day after meals for 15 days. It will compensate nutritional deficiencies of Vitaman B complex
Health Tips
If issue persist do consult.
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Locally apply lip balm
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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