Perioral dermatitis is a difficult type of skin disease to treat and cure. No one really knows what causes it or how exactly to get rid of it. That is why I started this blog. It’s not easy finding the right treatment for perioral dermatitis and I’m hoping that by discussing the experiences of many people we can find more effective treatments for this condition.

Perioral dermatitis is a non-contagious skin condition that causes a red bumpy rash around the mouth. It is also known as periorificial dermatitis.

The exact cause of perioral dermatitis is unknown, although it does seem to be linked to the use of topical steroids on the face. Women are more likely to suffer from this condition than men.

The symptoms of perioral dermatitis typically consist of small pink or red bumps around the mouth, which may be itchy or scaly. Sometimes there are also small red spots on the cheeks, chin and forehead.

This rash can last for several months, but it usually comes and goes over time. Anyone can get perioral dermatitis, but it’s most common in women between 16 and 45 years old.

Perioral dermatitis is a non-contagious skin condition that occurs mostly in women (typically ages 16 to 45) and sometimes in children. It appears as a scaly or bumpy rash around the mouth. It can also occur around the eyes, nose, or forehead.

Many people have associated perioral dermatitis with the use of topical steroid creams. The good news is the rash usually clears up once you stop using the cream.

Perioral dermatitis that is not caused by steroids may be treated with antibiotics. However, some people find that once they stop taking antibiotics, the perioral dermatitis returns.

The cause of perioral dermatitis is unknown, although a yeast called malassezia has been linked to it. Perioral dermatitis treatment includes an antifungal cream such as ketoconazole or an antibiotic in pill form such as tetracycline. To prevent a recurrence of your rash after it has cleared up, avoid using any facial creams or cosmetics, particularly if they contain fluorinated corticosteroids (such as fluocinonide, desoximetasone, fluocinolone acetonide).

Perioral dermatitis is a facial rash that occurs around the mouth. It is not contagious and can happen to all ages. Those who are prone to it are women who are between 20 to 45 years old and use steroid creams for eczema or other skin condition. This rash may also occur in infants and children.

Symptoms of perioral dermatitis

The main symptom of perioral dermatitis is a rash that looks like acne, with red papules (bumps) around the mouth. It may also spread to the nose, eyes, forehead and chin. The bumps can look like acne or blisters, or they may be scaly. There might also be burning or itching sensation on the affected area.

There are two forms of perioral dermatitis: one that looks like acne and another that has tiny blisters that resemble cold sores, but the latter is more common in people with eczema [1].

Causes of perioral dermatitis

Doctors do not know what causes perioral dermatitis, but there are a few factors associated with this condition. These factors include skin products such as moisturizers and cosmetics containing irritating ingredients; medications like fluorinated corticosteroids used on the face; skin

Perioral dermatitis is an inflammatory rash that typically affects the skin around the mouth, but can also occur around the eyes. The rash is red and scaly, and may be dry or itchy. It may look like acne or rosacea, but tends to have more distinct borders than acne.

While it can affect anyone, perioral dermatitis primarily affects young women and children. It is thought to be caused by a reaction to various topical steroids used on the face. This includes steroid creams, ointments and inhalers used for asthma. Cosmetics and toothpaste containing fluoride may also play a role in some cases.

Perioral dermatitis usually responds well to treatment, but it can be stubborn and may take several months to clear up completely.

Perioral dermatitis is a facial rash that tends to occur around the mouth. The rash may spread up to the nose or even the eyes. A similar rash, seborrheic dermatitis, occurs in many adults. Perioral dermatitis is more common among women and children.

The cause of perioral dermatitis is not clear. The rash may be an allergic reaction to cosmetic products such as fluoride toothpaste, cleansers or makeup. Female adult acne treatments containing corticosteroids may cause perioral dermatitis. Oral corticosteroids are also associated with perioral dermatitis.

Most cases of perioral dermatitis can be cured with topical antibiotics such as metronidazole (MetroCream, MetroGel, Noritate), erythromycin (Erygel) or clindamycin (Cleocin T, ClindaDerm). You can also apply a mild over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to reduce inflammation and itchiness. Treatment frequently lasts six to eight weeks until there is no sign of the rash remaining.

Perioral dermatitis is a common inflammatory rash involving the skin around the mouth. The rash may spread up to the nose or even the eyes. It is seen most often in young women, but also occurs in men and children.

The cause of perioral dermatitis is not completely understood, but it seems to be related to changes in the normal skin flora (bacteria) or overuse of topical steroid creams.

Women are primarily affected by perioral dermatitis, and most cases occur between ages 16 and 45. A similar condition affecting seborrheic areas in older adults is seborrheic dermatitis.

Symptoms can range from mild to severe cases that involve widespread redness with many bumps and pustules (pus-filled lesions). The rash may last for weeks or years.

Perioral dermatitis may also affect people who use topical steroids on their faces for long periods of time, such as for atopic dermatitis (eczema).