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Painful cracks at the corners of mouth

Painful cracks at the corners of mouth

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Is a type of:

Mouth disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Mouth

Is Symptom of

Eczema
Condition
Impetigo
Condition
Cold sore
Condition
Vitamin b12 deficiency
Condition
Sunburn
Condition
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Is a Side Effect of

Soriatane

Medications

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Miconazole
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