perleche
/pərˈlɛʃ/
noun
- A medical condition causing redness, cracking, or soreness at the corners of the mouth.
- Perleche can be uncomfortable, but it usually clears up with proper treatment.
- The doctor diagnosed her dry, cracked lips as perleche caused by a vitamin deficiency.
- Using a lip balm helped soothe the irritation from perleche.