Tiny sore white bumps corner of mouth
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Tiny sore white bumps corner of mouth
Please can anyone help? I've had tiny sore white bumps at the corner of my mouth for 8 months. The condition also produces wrinkes between the clusters of bumps. I'm concerned that I'll never be able to kiss anyone again as my mouth is physically repulsive and might be contagious.
I've seen three doctors, who've suggested angular chelitis and herpes simplex however it doesn't look like the pictures of these things online and ultimately the doctors weren't sure what caused it. None of the antifungal, antibacterial or antiviral creams they prescribed have helped. They've run out of creams to prescribe. Full blood tests came back normal.
I've also tried almond oil, cleaning up my diet, reducing sugar and carb intake, coconut oil, vaseline, listerine original, hydrogen peroxide, manuka honey, lemon, cucumber, B vitamins, duct tape and tea tree cream. I've also tried simply leaving it, so please don't think any of these other things that I've tried are what's aggravating it or preventing it from going away.
The affected area remains hidden from view unless I open my mouth because of the way my mouth folds. I'm aware this is a contributing factor but I still want to know if it can be treated nonsurgically. All thoughts welcome!
Dan
I've seen three doctors, who've suggested angular chelitis and herpes simplex however it doesn't look like the pictures of these things online and ultimately the doctors weren't sure what caused it. None of the antifungal, antibacterial or antiviral creams they prescribed have helped. They've run out of creams to prescribe. Full blood tests came back normal.
I've also tried almond oil, cleaning up my diet, reducing sugar and carb intake, coconut oil, vaseline, listerine original, hydrogen peroxide, manuka honey, lemon, cucumber, B vitamins, duct tape and tea tree cream. I've also tried simply leaving it, so please don't think any of these other things that I've tried are what's aggravating it or preventing it from going away.
The affected area remains hidden from view unless I open my mouth because of the way my mouth folds. I'm aware this is a contributing factor but I still want to know if it can be treated nonsurgically. All thoughts welcome!
Dan
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Re: Tiny sore white bumps corner of mouth
Dear Dan,
I am so sorry to hear about your skin problem. It does not look infective or contagious in nature. I wonder if this might be hyperplasia of sebaceous glands. I would suggest that you ask your GP to refer you to a dermatologist. Sometimes an examination in person may help to make a diagnosis sometimes we arrange a small diagnostic biopsy. In any case it should not stop you from kissing meanwhile.
I hope this is helpful.
With Best Wishes,
Dr Anton Alexandroff FRCP(UK) PhD CCT(Derm) FRSM FAAD
Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer
The British Skin Foundation Spokesperson
London, Cambridge, Leicester and Bedford
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I am so sorry to hear about your skin problem. It does not look infective or contagious in nature. I wonder if this might be hyperplasia of sebaceous glands. I would suggest that you ask your GP to refer you to a dermatologist. Sometimes an examination in person may help to make a diagnosis sometimes we arrange a small diagnostic biopsy. In any case it should not stop you from kissing meanwhile.
I hope this is helpful.
With Best Wishes,
Dr Anton Alexandroff FRCP(UK) PhD CCT(Derm) FRSM FAAD
Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer
The British Skin Foundation Spokesperson
London, Cambridge, Leicester and Bedford
http://www.alexandroff.org.uk
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Dr Anton Alexandroff
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Consultant Dermatologist, Honorary Senior Lecturer & BSF spokesperson - FRCP, CCT (Derm), PhD, FRSM, FAAD
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Re: Tiny sore white bumps corner of mouth
Thank you Dr.
I appreciate the response.
I appreciate the response.