Angular Cheilitis

[queenofmean]

I have been told I have this which is ok. I was given Zovirax which helped initially but its came back as it does (its worse than it has ever been) and I'm now using Clotrimazole (Canesten) but I was wondering if there was anything else that I can try as it is getting a bit harder to eat/brush teeth and don't get me started on yawning.

I have googled it but I can't find anything that is simple to read so if anybody can recommend anything else please feel free to do so

[Sqad]

Canesten sounds fine, but CanestenH.C would be better.

The H.C is hydrocrtisone and would reduce the pain and inflammation.

Canesten H.C should be available over the counter.

[queenofmean]

Thank you Sqad, I will see if I can get some tomorrow when I am out.

It just does my head in and I find it really unsightly. Do you know what causes it? I don't have HIV (read it online and my iron levels are fine) could stress be a factor?

[Sqad]

Multiple causes, but in your case stress could well be a factor and of cause your diabetes can't be of much help.

[queenofmean]

Thank you Sqad

[Sqad]

;-)

[soapnumpty]

I just tried to buy some canesten HC as I have this too, but the pharmacist wouldn't sell it to me as she said it isn't licensed for use on the face.
I have ordinary Canesten, and some E45 hydrocortisone 1%. Would they do the trick instead?

[Sqad]

soapmumpty...you mean you have separate tubes and want to mix them or put a little of each on and rub it in?

Good idea.

[Sqad]

soapmumpty....just had a thought.......don't tell the pharmacist that it is for the face...;-)

[queenofmean]

oh Calamity...but good idea sqad!

[soapnumpty]

Yes I was going to put a bit of each on, or I could just lie to the pharmacist! Thanks Sqad.

[queenofmean]

My dad uses it for something else so I could maybe 'persuade' him to get one on script and send it in my direction but I know that's maybe not the best idea. I might just see if I can get an Appointment with the GP