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Getting Angular Chelitis When You Have HIV
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Angular Chelitis or Chapped lips?Hi Dr. Feinberg,I have recently been having problems with minor cracking at the corners of my mouth. I have read this can be caused by a fungal infection and is called Angular Chelitis and occurs much more frequently in HIV+ people. However, in my...
Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
Angular cheilitis is just cracking at the corners of the mpouth. Most often this is due to candidiasis, a fungal infection, but it can also be due to herpes or to chapping. If it goes away with chapstick, i wouldn't be concerned about it....
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angular chelitisHow long does it take for angular chelitis to clear up? What is it caused by?... Read more »Treatment for Angular ChelitisHello Dr. Feinberg,Last week I notice that the corners of my mouth were looking weird; they were... Read more »
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angular chelitis
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I had a exposure over 3 months ago limited unprotected insertive vaginal sex with someone of unknown status. I have had many symptoms at the right times. I still am having gastro problems, tingling in hands and feet mosty feet sometimes with slight...
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Angular Chelitis
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Is it possible to get AC 6 months after possible exposure? Read more » Angular cheilitis
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