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Perioral dermatitis
A condition in which a rash of small red bumps erupts around the mouth.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 37-year old asked:
How can one treat perioral dermatitis?
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OTC suggestions for perioral dermatitis?
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How can perioral dermatitis be treated?
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What are symptoms of perioral dermatitis?
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A 43-year old asked:
How can perioral dermatitis be prevented?
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What should i do about perioral dermatitis?
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How will perioral dermatitis affect the body?
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What are treatment options for perioral dermatitis?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Perioral dermatitis - what is the best treatment for this?
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A 37-year old male asked:
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A 46-year old asked:
Does flagyll clear up perioral dermatitis?
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A 45-year old asked:
Perioral dermatitis - how fast does doxycyline work?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Can perioral dermatitis have psycological causes? Does the psycological effect worsen the condition?
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A 27-year old asked:
I have perioral dermatitis and I just moved and I have a doctors appointment in 2 weeks, what could I do in the meantime to help with the irritation?
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A 59-year old female asked:
What's the best oral antibiotic for perioral dermatitis?
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A 24-year old female asked:
How long will it take perioral dermatitis to heal with elidel (pimecrolimus)?
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A 21-year old asked:
Is it safe to drink distilled water? I have perioral dermatitis and dr. Said to say away from fluoride, and I live with fluorinated water.
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A 25-year old female asked:
If I have rosacea or perioral dermatitis, haven't been diagnosed, my doctor has given me Fucibet cream to use for 7-10 days, but then it comes back...
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A 23-year old female asked:
Im taking minocyclin for perioral dermatitis. Im also taking organic capsules of billberry and the probiotic saccharin-B. Is this ok, any reactions?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Still hoping this rash is contact dermatitis. It has faded a bit but is still there. Could Differin (adapalene) Cream cause Perioral Dermatitis? Hopefully not!!!!
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A 27-year old female asked:
Does minocycline help perioral dermatitis? Are there any natural remedies? Using antibiotic cream, but it keeps coming back!
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A 29-year old female asked:
15 month old diagnosed with perioral dermatitis. Prescribed topical erythromycin gel. Burns and dries out her skin. Is it ok to use neosporin too?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Male ( 36 mnths) started topical metronidazole for 4 days now but the perioral dermatitis worsened ansdstarted to peel, he even started mouth ulcer!
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A 37-year old female asked:
I was prescribed hydrocortisone and Metronidazole for my perioral dermatitis by my derm, but they just make it worse. What are my other options?
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A female asked:
Not sure if I have perioral or seborrhea dermatitis? They both seem very similar. Itchy, inflammation, with a little bit of puss. No blisters though.
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A 20-year old female asked:
My doctor gave me flixoderm 0.05% because I have atopic dermatitis. Can I put it around my mouth?
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A 21-year old male asked:
What are some common allergens that trigger contact dermatitis around the mouth and lips? Goes away with baking soda. It appears like flaky skin.
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A female asked:
Why is my rash around my lips not subsiding after a year?
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A 69-year old asked:
What can I do for a rash around my mouth?
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A 30-year old asked:
What can i use to address red rash around my mouth?
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