Sore spot in corner of mouth - help please

[Chickadee]

In the corner of my mouth there is a sore area about the size of little fingernail and it is driving me mad.

About a month ago I noticed a small red area in the corner of my mouth (right hand side - right in the gap between your lips), it has gradually got bigger and more sore. It scabs over but when I open my mouth the scab splits and it bleeds. When it gets wet the scab comes off.

I have tried leaving it alone and putting germolene on it but neither have worked.

Does anyone have any ideas please? Not only is it sore but it looks horrid!!

[hc4361]

It sounds like angular cheilitis and has several causes. See your GP who may prescribe either a steroid cream or anti-fungal cream.

[Sqad]

I agree with hc4361.....angular cheilosis......Google it as it is associated with many conditions.

[Chickadee]

Thanks guys. Have googled and it does look like that. will make an appt at Docs.

[J9PUR]

From what you describe, angular cheilitis is the most likely diganosis.

You can purchase a tube of Miconazole Oral Gel from a chemist (without prescription) which should be applied to the lesion for times daily, until resolved, and then for 2 days further.