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Perleche

Description

Perleche, also known as angular cheilitis or angular stomatitis, is a condition characterized by the inflammation, cracking, and soreness at the corners of the mouth. It is typically caused by various factors such as yeast or fungal infections, dry skin, nutritional deficiencies, or excessive drooling. Perleche commonly affects both adults and children.

Sample Sentences

As a Noun:

1. The perleche on her lips made it painful for her to eat.

2. Applying a medicated ointment can help treat perleche effectively.

As a Verb:

1. She carefully applied the cream to prevent her lips from perleching.

2. Avoid licking your lips excessively to prevent perleching.

As an Adjective:

1. His perleche lips indicated a need for improved hydration.

2. The doctor prescribed an antifungal cream to treat her perleche infection.

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