User:Mr. Ibrahem/Perioral dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis | |
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Other names | Periorificial dermatitis |
Small bumps around mouth and nostrils with some background redness with sparing of immediately around the lips | |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Symptoms | Multiple small red bumps and blisters around the mouth, nose, and eyes[1] |
Usual onset | 15 to 45 year old women[1] |
Causes | Unknown[2] |
Risk factors | Topical steroids, cosmetics, moisturizer[2] |
Diagnostic method | Based on symptom[2] |
Differential diagnosis | Rosacea, acne, lip licker's dermatitis[2] |
Treatment | Stopping steroids, metronidazole, tetracycline[2] |
Frequency | Common[1] |
Perioral dermatitis a type of skin rash that typically occurs around the mouth, eyes, and nostrils.[2][1] Symptoms include multiple small (1–2 mm) red bumps and blisters sometimes with a scaly background.[1] Itching or burning may also be present.[2] Less commonly the genitalia may be involved.[1] Immediately around the lips is generally spared.[2]
The cause is unclear.[2] Topical or inhaled steroids are associated with the condition and moisturizers, cosmetics, fluoridated toothpaste, and sunscreen may contribute.[2][1] Diagnosis is generally based on symptoms, with a skin biopsy used in unclear cases.[2] Other conditions that may appear similar include rosacea, acne, allergic dermatitis, and lip licker's dermatitis.[2]
Treatment is typically by stopping steroid creams, cosmetics, and sunscreen.[1] Rapidly stopping steroids may initially worsen the rash and thus slowly stopping may be recommended.[1] Initial medications that may be used include metronidazole or clindamycin cream.[2] If this is insufficient doxycycline, tetracycline, or isotretinoin by mouth may be used.[2][1] It may take a few weeks or month to improve.[1][2] It can be long-term or recurring.[2]
The condition is estimated to affect 0.5-1% of people a year in the developed world.[3] Up to 90% of those affected are women between the ages of 15 and 45 years.[1][3] The term "dermatitis" is a misnomer because this is not an eczematous process.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Periorificial dermatitis". dermnetnz.org. DermNet NZ. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Tolaymat, L; Hall, MR (January 2021). "Perioral Dermatitis". PMID 30247843.
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(help) - ^ a b "Perioral Dermatitis: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology of Perioral Dermatitis". 26 June 2021. Archived from the original on 5 May 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.