Background: Allergic contact cheilitis may appear after exposure to different substances, including dental materials, toothpastes, cosmetics, foods and medications. Objective: To compare the rate of ...

Cracked mouth corners can be angular cheilitis, not just dry skin. Dr Andrea Suarez explains moisture breaks down the skin barrier, allowing yeast to grow. This causes pain and slows healing. Simple ...

Ouch. You part your lips ever so slightly and you’re suddenly reminded of the painful sore in the corner of your mouth. The irritating cracks are medically known as angular cheilitis, a common ...