ARE MY LIPS just really chapped? Do I have cold sores? These questions probably come to mind when you notice painful cracks in the corners of your mouth. But, more than likely, this dryness and ...

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 ...

Angular cheilitis causes pain and inflammation on one or both corners of the mouth. Tips that may help include using prescription and over-the-counter medication, getting more iron and vitamin B, and ...