What is CASC? The Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) credential is a distinction earned by those in the ASC industry with a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills that the role of an ASC administrator requires. The Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification (BASC) is the organization that administers the CASC exam.
1 Tender, red splits or cracks at the corner of your mouth (angular cheilitis), which can be caused by infection, a diet too low in vitamins, and over-closure of the mouth in someone who has been without teeth or dentures for some time.  Chapped lips, which may be caused by dry, windy, cold, or very hot weather.
A lesion caused by herpes simplex can occur in the corner of the mouth and be mistaken for angular cheilitis of another cause. Sometimes termed angular herpes simplex. A cold sore at the corner of the mouth behaves similarly to elsewhere on the lips.