perioral dermatitis

Clown lips Dermatology Inflammation of the skin–itching, redness, around the mouth, most often caused by licking of the lips with the tongue, possibly due to fluoride and other substances

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Perioral dermatitis: a histopathological study of 26 cases.

Biopsies of Facial Dermatoses Made Simple

* Contact dermatitis is similar to perioral dermatitis in that the patient may indicate that she started using a new skin product.

Erythematous rash on face: the patient initially thought the rash was an eczema flare-up and applied a steroid cream. But the rash worsened and spread

Perioral dermatitis is not a serious condition and it isn't a sign of any underling illness.

JENNY came to see me [...]

The term perioral dermatitis is often used to describe this disorder in patients but, I believe, rather incompletely because there is often an overlap of several diagnoses in the patients although varying from one to another and with time.

The red face--an overview and delineation of the MARSH syndrome

They assessed the use of facial cosmetics and topical corticosteroids in 133 women with perioral dermatitis and 99 women of similar age who served as controls.

Dermatology

Management of papulopustular rosacea and perioral dermatitis with emphasis on iatrogenic causation or exacerbation of inflammatory facial dermatoses.

Facial abuse of topical steroids and fairness creams: a clinical study of 200 patients

Dean Parks of Ocala, FL has patented a dermatological composition for topically treating dermatological conditions comprising transient acantholytic dermatitis, acne miliaris necrotica, acne varioliformis, perioral dermatitis, acneiform eruptions, acne vulgaris or seborrheic dermatitis.

Dermatological composition with avermectin compound

For example, a pattern of perioral dermatitis may suggest an allergy to fragrances or balsam of Peru, whereas earlobe dermatitis in a young girl with pierced ears suggests a metal allergy.

Triggers of contact dermatitis are ubiquitous

-- Low-dose doxycycline, Food and Drug Administration--approved for adult periodontal disease, is showing promise for treating acne, rosacea, and perioral dermatitis, speakers said at the Caribbean Dermatology Conference.

Low-dose doxycycline emerges for acne, rosacea. (Off-Label Studies)

Local adverse effects include skin atrophy, striae, telangiectasias, hypopigmentation, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, acne, cataracts, and glaucoma.

The treatment of atopic dermatitis

LAS VEGAS -- You may think of perioral dermatitis as an adult-only disease, but it affects children as well, Patricia M.

Some adult skin problems affect children, too

Promising results have been reported with use of topical calcineurin inhibitors are perioral dermatitis; the skin lesions of dermatomyositis, vitiligo, steroid-induced rosacea, alopecia areata; and seborrheic dermatitis.

Tacrolimus, pimecrolimus eyed for off-label use: the drugs are seen as good potential alternatives to mid- to high-potency topical steroids