Jordana
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I don't know why this keeps happening but I don't like it. I'm taking abx plus canxida plus prescript-assist and progurt once a week, but I still keep getting these cracks in the corners of my mouth. One side or the other -- today it's both sides.
My b12, b vitamins, etc are fine too.
The only thing that helps is an antifungal cream - I'll just dab it once or twice in the corners of my mouth and that usually takes care of it.
I don't understand why though. I don't have thrush. Anybody have any ideas?
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Marz
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I've had this over one year. The redness is embarrassing and I've bought makeup that takes the red out.
But just two weeks ago, I saw a new dermatologist. When I showed him the other two Rx that didn't work--he said it's because they're creams and creams are irritating.
So he Rxd nystatin ointment instead and I THINK it's working. Too soon to be sure.
A naturopath had me on alkaline water and that didn't make a difference Lymetoo.
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Jordana
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Thanks, its so weird.
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sammy
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I've been told that this is caused by a mixed infection, primarily fungal. Diflucan usually heals completely and quickly.
I struggled with it myself for about a year when I was still a student after traveling overseas. I didn't think to go to the doctor at that time!
The only thing that helped me was (trust me, I tried tons of treatments...) the original flavor Burt's Bees lip balm, it was soothing and healing. It helped reduce the redness, inflammation, cracking, and pain. Eventually, it went away!
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Jordana
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I've been using the stuff you get for a yeast infection. It does clear it up but it makes me suspicious about what else is going on.
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me
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I used nystatin cream on it and it helped. Chapstick, Vaseline, etc. only makes it worse. I've been told it happens sometimes when you're on antibiotics.
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Jordana
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Thanks. It seems like any antifungal will work, but it keeps coming back.
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Prick a Vitamin E capsule and apply it 3x/day for a couple of days. It works too,
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