If the colonization of microorganisms is the cause of angular cheilitis, the doctor will usually prescribe pharmaceutical treatments including topicals such as antibacterial or anti-fungal ointment. This ointment will be applied regularly until the infection has healed, and may need to be placed on problematic dental appliances, as well.

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