Cracked Corners of Lips - Cheilitis

Q. Dr. Brayer, I have cracking and soreness at the corners of my mouth. Someone told me it is Vitamin B deficiency. What can I do about it?A. You have a common condition called Angular Cheilitis and it is rarely caused by vitamin deficiency. The usual cause is moisture and saliva that builds up from lip licking, poor fitting dentures or drooling at night. The chronic moisture can lead to a