“It can also be a sign of vitamin B deficiency.”

Why does a vitamin B deficiency cause angular cheilitis?

“Vitamin B is responsible for tissue repair and wound healing,” she said.

“If a person is lacking certain key vitamins and minerals it can slow down the recovery from these sores.

“If the body is working well then these splits in the skin pass quickly without interfering with a person’s life too much, but if they are nutritionally lacking this can mean the condition deteriorating further and lasting longer.

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“It can also be a sign of vitamin B deficiency.”

Why does a vitamin B deficiency cause angular cheilitis?

“Vitamin B is responsible for tissue repair and wound healing,” she said.

“If a person is lacking certain key vitamins and minerals it can slow down the recovery from these sores.

“If the body is working well then these splits in the skin pass quickly without interfering with a person’s life too much, but if they are nutritionally lacking this can mean the condition deteriorating further and lasting longer.

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