Just below my neck and I hate it. :(

Agreed. She gets entertainment all the time and loves ❤️ it.

There are many other treatment options I would try first.

Also its not just the corner of my lip but skins near my lip..its spreading

I'm sorry you've been dealing with this for so long, I can't imagine how frustrating that must be. Have you seen a dermatologist? I would just want to rule out that it isn't something else other than angular cheilitis. Do you lick your lips? I would be happy to also take a look if you submit your photos and information to dermondemand.com to give you another opinion.

Benzoyl peroxide itself has not been recalled. However, there have been instances where specific products containing benzoyl peroxide were recalled

It takes a lot of time- but avoid picking your skin, wear sunscreen and a retinol really helps for post hyperpigmentation from acne.

definitely a culprit!

For a non-sticky, non-greasy texture suitable for a baby, I would lean towards Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Zinc Oxide Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50. It combines effective sun protection with a lightweight feel that is less likely to feel heavy or greasy on your baby’s skin. I still very much like Blue Lizard though. Hope this helps.

The condition you're describing sounds like it could be folliculitis, which is an inflammation of the hair follicles that can appear as red bumps or pimples under the skin, including in the genital area.

Hard to give your advice without analyzing your skin. I would prescribe different options based on severity of your issue.

When it comes to treating a fungal infection, Nystatin is a commonly prescribed option due to its effectiveness and relatively low risk of side effects, as noted on Medscape. However, I understand the desire to explore other treatments. Petroleum jelly, like Vaseline, can be a good preventative measure to keep the area moisturized and protected. To actively treat the infection, you could consider alternatives like a tiny dab of tea tree oil every few days, though it can sometimes be irritating to the skin. It’s important to do a patch test first to ensure there is no adverse reaction. Clotrimazole 1% is a proven antifungal treatment and could be effective as well. Using tea tree oil on one corner and Clotrimazole on another to compare their efficacy seems like a reasonable approach. This way, you can see which treatment works best for you without overloading your skin with multiple treatments at once.

@@drhannahkopelman Thanks for your reply. In the month since, I've done both, one on one side and one on the other. I did find a tea tree oil reaction on my lip, so I stopped. However, the Clotrimazole 1% seems to be slowly working, and I will continue with it, being careful not to get any in my mouth. After a traumatic break-up a few years ago I sadly neglected self-care for two years and didn’t go to a dentist or even floss seriously, and as a result had some expensive repairs and developed periodontal disease with recessive gums. So now at bedtime I use xylitol in the form of “XyliMelts” which keep my mouth moist to help prevent tooth decay (though I take no meds, my mouth runs dry). But this causes me to drool a bit (I wake up and find saliva at the corners of my mouth). I just looked at my tongue for the first time in a long time and it does have a coating of white on it. Nothing as bad as the photo you show, and it’s hard for me to ascertain if it could be Candida. I’m going to scrape and brush gently to see if that helps over time. Do you think that swishing with hot saline water daily would help tamp down the Candida (if that’s what it is) in my mouth at least? I know there's a lot of misinformation and fanaticism around Candida, and I suppose I need to carefully research what I can do about it. My diet is plant-based and clean, and I eat almost no sweets or junk (after being a typical sugar addict for decades), and I’m gradually weaning myself from all higher glycemic carbs. I don't know if you have a recommendation for good solid source of information on treatment (and prevention) of Candida?

Commonly recommend to my patients 1 time a day is more than adequate and you can apply it either in the morning or evening.

A black dot on the corner of your lip, especially with a history of angular cheilitis, could be due to a few different factors, such as hyperpigmentation, a small scar, or a residual lesion from past inflammation. Good to keep in mind that Angular cheilitis can cause repeated irritation and damage to the skin, leading to changes in pigmentation and texture over time.

Raging hormones causes breakouts

Usually fungal would show a white pasty thrush in your mouth

If you are allergic to steroids, treating poison ivy can be challenging, but there are effective alternatives you can consider. First and foremost, it's crucial to wash the affected area with soap and water as soon as possible to remove the plant oils and prevent further spread. Over-the-counter topical treatments such as calamine lotion, hydrocortisone-free anti-itch creams, or products containing zinc acetate, zinc carbonate, or zinc oxide can help soothe the itching and discomfort.

You're right about zinc oxide in mineral sunscreens leaving a white cast, but it's a trade-off for avoiding chemical sunscreens, which can be irritating for some. Niacinamide can dry out the skin for some people, despite its benefits like reducing inflammation and strengthening the skin barrier. Hyaluronic acid does pull moisture from the environment or skin, which can be drying in arid climates unless paired with a good moisturizer.

Thank you for helping to clarify! You are correct

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