If a child suffers from cracked corners of the mouth during the cold season, many parents reach for greasy lip balms. However, this often makes the situation worse, as the cause of inflamed corners of the mouth is too much moisture, which is actually trapped by the grease. Here is a tip on how to better handle this:
Cracked corners of the mouth in children
Zinc ointments
More suitable here are, for example, zinc ointments from the pharmacy, which have an anti-inflammatory effect and keep the skin dry. If the symptoms do not improve, you should see a doctor, as cracked corners of the mouth can also be caused by a fungal infection or nutrient deficiency.
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