Close-up of angular stomatitis on the lips of a 15-year-old female patient. Angular stomatitis, also known as angular cheilitis, an inflammatory lesio
Close-up of angular stomatitis on the lips of a 15-year-old female patient. Angular stomatitis, also known as angular cheilitis, an inflammatory lesion at the labial commissure, or corner of the mouth. The condition manifests as deep cracks or splits. In severe cases, the splits can bleed when the mouth is opened and shallow ulcers or a crust may form. It may be caused by infection, nutritional deficiencies, a lip-licking habit, or by some drug treatments. Here, it is thought to be a side-effect of taking Roaccutane to treat acne
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