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| Have developed sore flaky patches in the corners of my mouth - i don't think it's cold sores as it's reacted well to hydrocortisone cream, but it keeps coming back. Could it be a fungal infection? A food allergy? Or just a reaction to the cold weather?
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| Without seeing a skin problem, a doctor can only make a guess at the exact nature, and this is not wise - you should see your doctor for a diagnosis. Fungal infections tend to worsen with the use of steroid creams; this is unlikely to be a food allergy; and cold weather alone does not cause this. Disclaimer: These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician
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