Are these scars or can my skin still be healing? Possibly Angular Cheilitis related. (Photos)

December 20, 2019
Asked By:BradleyS1999 in Clovis, CA

I have had cracked corners on the side of my lips all year long. I've tried 1% hydrocortisone and anti-fungal cream to treat it. After a few days, I noticed the redness and the irritation from eating spicy/salty food was gone. However, I was left with these lines on both corners of my lips. I am scared to open my mouth because my lips are constantly dry and I keep getting more of these lines. I am using vaseline to keep the areas moisturized by preventing more lines. I'm not sure what to do.

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Answers (2)

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January 22, 2020

Answer: Scar revision with HIDEF protocol

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 22, 2020

Answer: Scar revision with HIDEF protocol

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2019

Answer: Angular Chelitis

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 22, 2019

Answer: Angular Chelitis

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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