Basically, saliva collects in the corners of your mouth and dries, cracking the tissue there. Once cracked, this tissue stays moist and can become a welcoming environment for yeast and bacteria.

Ouch. You part your lips ever so slightly and you're suddenly reminded of the painful sore in the corner of your mouth. The ...

Why The Corners Of Your Mouth Crack — & How To Fix It. Erika Stalder. 4 February 2019, 22:13. Photographed by Rochelle Brock.

These questions probably come to mind when you notice painful cracks in the corners of your mouth. But, more than likely, this dryness and crusting is an inflammatory skin condition called angular ...

Another remedy that you can try for cracked mouth corners is honey. It has antimicrobial and wound-healing properties that not only soothe the discomfort but also help combat any potential infection.

Cracked lip corners, or angular cheilitis, is “an inflammatory condition that causes the corners of the mouth to become red and irritated, and may even become cracked and painful or bleed ...

Q: My skin cracks at the corners of my mouth. It gets better, and then returns for no apparent reason. This has been going on for more than a year. What could be causing this condition?A: It ...

This mouth infection is often mistaken for cold sores or chapped lips. But, dermatologists say it's easy to treat. What’s With the Dry, Cracked Corners of Your Mouth?