minocycline and perioral dermatitis

I notice that you have suggested oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs to combat perioral dermatitis. I've been suffering from this condition for about 2 years. I was pregnant when I was diagnosed with it and my doctor was only comfortable prescribing a topical antibiotic. This did very little to help the condition.

So I read a bit about perioral dermatitis, and call my dermathologist to ask her about that. She told me my problem actually IS perioral dermatitis, but Scheriderm should be fixing it. But even in the directions for use of the product says it HAS NOT to be used with perioral dermatitis. I'm desperate. I don't want to continue the treatment with corticoids, but I need a solution and my dermathologist doesn't want to prescribe any antibiotics for me. Should I change my dermathologist?

Hello, It can be due to contact dermatitis or perioral dermatitis. Treatment of perioral dermatitis consists of oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. A mild soap or soap substitute, such as Dove or Cetaphil should be used for washing. Scrubbing should be avoided. Doxycycline is the preferred antibiotic for perioral dermatitis but minocycline can also be used.

I always find it interesting when Cetaphil is suggest for Perioral Dermatitis, because Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is one thing that can actually cause PD and it is in Cetpahil. So make sure you find something without SLS. SLS might not cause PD for everyone, but for me it's one of the causes.

Multiple trusted websites state that Fucidin H Cream should NOT be used on “Inflammatory rash around the mouth (perioral dermatitis)” and now I am very disappointed and discouraged that this will be a chronic problem I will not be able to get rid of, with doctors who seem to be unaware of cautions on the drugs they prescribe. Please advise me on your opinion and advice of how I should proceed with treating this problem.

My question is why would a dermatologist prescribe another topical steroid when this is the very drug that is linked to the cause of perioral dermatitis. Further, do I actually have perioral dermatitis, or could it be something else? The antibiotics I'm on are really causing a lot of heart ache and I'm wondering if I even need them, if this isn't perioral dermatitis?

I eventually got into the derm who not surprisingly diagnosed it perioral dermatitis. But to my surprise they prescribed hydrocortisone 2.5 twice a day, also Elidel for the "long term" once my insurance approves it. I'm confused cause I thought topical steroids made it worse! I finally got a hold of one of the doctors today and asked her if the steroid will make it come back worse and what I keep rwadi g on the i ternet and she said no, it's not strong enough.

Hello, From the symptoms it can be due to perioral dermatitis or folliculitis. Perioral dermatitis like acne is a chronic papulopustular and eczematous facial dermatitis. It mostly effects the nose, mouth and eyes. Treatment consists of oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. A mild soap or soap substitute, such as Dove or Cetaphil should be used for washing. Scrubbing should be avoided. Doxycycline is the preferred antibiotic for perioral dermatitis but minocycline can also be used.

ive been taking claritin and it worked for the first three days and her i am... perioral is gone while im on this anitbiotic and this itcing is driving me insane!! Somebody give me some advice. O and the dermatologist says i have excma on my face it from me washing my face in cetaphil its the only thing that calms the itching down! cause i cant use steriods or hydrocortizone creams due to the perioral!

i have a two really big red rashes on either side of my mouth, my dermatologists said it was perioral dermititus. I was on doxy for 2 months, and then minocyline for 3 months, and still these red rashed are still there bigger than ever. just wanted to know if this red rash will go away ever, and do i need roaccutane again. (was on it about 2.

Hello, The exact cause of perioral dermatitis and/or periorificial dermatitis is not understood. It can be due to neglecting washing face with soap free face wash or by using topical steroid creams. Moisturizers, cream cleansers, make-up foundation and sunscreens may all provoke perioral dermatitis. Recently it has been suggested that perioral dermatitis may be related to proliferating bacteria and/or yeasts in the hair follicles. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

Eight years ago I had a rash around my lip that I treated with a steroid cream, which then caused Perioral Dermatitis. My dermatologist gave my minocyline for 1 month and metro cream which completely cleared it up. Three months ago the dermatitis came back, I was not using any steriod cream at the time, but I believe it flared because of a new concealer I was using to cover a little redness around my nose.

Hello, Tetracyclines are the standard treatment for perioral dermatitis and you have been prescribed the correct treatment. Perioral dermatitis like acne is a chronic papulopustular and eczematous facial dermatitis. It mostly effects women and appear around the nose, mouth and eyes. Treatment consists of oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. A mild soap or soap substitute, such as Dove or Cetaphil should be used for washing. Scrubbing should be avoided.

In more severe cases, oral antibiotics (such as tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, or erythromycin) may be required. Perioral dermatitis is a difficult condition to treat effectively. It often requires several months of treatment. It is not unusual for the bumps to return, particularly if skin creams containing steroids are reapplied to the face. Temporarily there might be immediate relief with the steroid creams, but in the long run, it might causes recurrence of symptoms.

Started 50mg Minocycline with dinner Saturday night for perioral Dermatitis. Woke on Sunday very depressed, unable to deal with people, very irritable & crying. Chalked it up to a bad depression day. Worse next day. No other changes. Nothing else to trigger worse depression & anxiety. 2 pharmacists & my psychiatrist all say this shouldn't be the case & I can't find any info on a google search.

m currently on Minocycline and a topical for the past few weeks and it seems to be improving (though not at the rate I'd want). I've heard that Clotrimazole topical cream works wonders. If the treatment I'm currently on fails to show more progress I'm going to switch to the Clotrimazole. I know it unsightly and it makes me very self conscious, as well. Hang in there and I hope my information helps!

Hello, From the symptoms and pictures it looks like perioral dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis on the forehead. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes flaky,dry, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas esp. under the nose or anywhere on face. My sincere advice is to consult a dermatologist and get it evaluated. Diagnosis has to be confirmed first.

Minocycline and perioral dermatitis

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