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How to get rid of painless small bumps in the corners of my mouth?

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Hi doctor,

I have tiny little painless dots in the corners of my mouth on each side. They are nowhere else on my body, and it feels inflamed when I lick them because they are annoying. I am not sure if I have always had them, but they get a little painful when I open my mouth and stretch out as far as possible. I have no idea what they are, and I hope it is not HSV 1, and I have been panicking. However, the last time I had sex was a month ago, and there is nothing wrong down there. Please help. Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena

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Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders, as well as sexually transmitted infections. He emphasizes personalized treatment plans, preventive care, and patient education to promote healthy skin and overall well-being. Known for his compassionate and thorough approach, he provides comprehensive care tailored to individual patient needs.

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Hello,

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I understand your concern. The dots look like Fordyce spots or ectopic sebaceous glands. It is an asymptomatic and harmless condition. The pain while opening the mouth and inflammation at the angle of the mouth indicates that you might have angular cheilitis. It might be caused by candidal infection (fungal infection) or sometimes bacterial infection and can worsen by repeated licking, so avoid that. I suggest the following medicines for 10 days. Take Tablet Fluconazole 150 mg weekly for two weeks. Apply Candid-B (Clotrimazole and Beclomethasone) cream twice a day for 10 days. Consult a specialist, talk with them and take the medications with their consent. Take care. Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At May 10, 2022
Reviewed At September 8, 2023

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Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders, as well as sexually transmitted infections. He emphasizes personalized treatment plans, preventive care, and patient education to promote healthy skin and overall well-being. Known for his compassionate and thorough approach, he provides comprehensive care tailored to individual patient needs.

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders, as well as sexually transmitted infections. He emphasizes personalized treatment plans, preventive care, and patient education to promote healthy skin and overall well-being. Known for his compassionate and thorough approach, he provides comprehensive care tailored to individual patient needs.

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