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2. Xerostomia - Wikipedia

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   Dry mouth, [1] dry mouth syndrome [2] 3D medical illustration still showing decreased or insufficient functioning of salivary glands. Xerostomia , also known as dry mouth , is a subjective complaint of dryness in the mouth , which may be associated with a change in the composition of saliva , reduced salivary flow, or have no identifiable cause .

3. Angular cheilitis - Wikipedia

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   Treatment for angular cheilitis is typically based on the underlying causes along with the use of a barrier cream. [2] Frequently an antifungal and antibacterial cream is also tried. [ 2 ] Angular cheilitis is a fairly common problem, [ 2 ] with estimates that it affects 0.7% of the population. [ 3 ]

4. Everything You Need to Know About Dry Mouth While You Sleep - AOL

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5. Challacombe scale - Wikipedia

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   Dry mouth (xerostomia) is frequently caused by medication and to a lesser extent, by anxiety or Sjögren's syndrome. [6] It can be useful to have the extent of dryness recorded. That is, if a person has a complaint of a dry mouth, the clinician can apply the Challacombe scale to determine its severity and whether treatment is required.

6. What’s With the Dry, Cracked Corners of Your Mouth ... - AOL

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   Angular cheilitis typically starts with a red dry patch on the corners of the mouth. It can be on one or both sides, with a dry, scaly appearance, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

7. Cheilitis - Wikipedia

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   Cheilitis is a general term, and there are many recognized types and different causes. According to its onset and course, cheilitis can be either acute or chronic. [2] Most cheilitis is caused by exogenous factors such as dryness (chapping) and acute sun exposure. [2] Allergic tests may identify allergens that cause cheilitis. [3]