Minocycline perioral dermatitis

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Avatar n tn Dear Doctor, I have gone to see my dermatologist for mild acne on my face and red burning sensation around my mouth. He said 'It's irritated'. I did some internet searching and suspect it's perioral dermatitis. He gave me locoid lipocream (hydrocortisone steroid cream) for irritation around my mouth but after 3 days it's more red, burning and now flaky. I had stop using it and the irritation is even worse.
Avatar n tn I have Perioral Dermatitis... What can I do to make it go away without antibiotics? I'm currently using Benzoyl Peroxide. Also, the dry skin makes my face burn, what can I do to moisturize my face without making it worse?
Avatar n tn 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?
Avatar n tn 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?
Avatar f tn 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.
Avatar n tn Hello, It can be due to perioral dermatitis. Doxycycline is the preferred antibiotic for perioral dermatitis but minocycline can also be used. In unresponsive and granulomatous forms, oral isoterinoin may also be considered. Pimecrolimus cream can also be used. I suggest you to consult a dermatologist and discuss these treatment options with your dermatologist. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
Avatar n tn Steroids aggravate perioral dermatitis, but the condition usually comes for no cause. If you go back on Minocycline or some similar antibiotic, you should clear up in a month. That should clear you up within a month. No need to go back on the pill. Also no need for chronic oral therapy. If the condition comes back at all, it probably won;t do so for years. Take care. Dr.
Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar f tn It is commonly caused by the use of fluorinated topical glucocorticoid steroids to this area, although it can have many other causes, including fluoride toothpastes or simply continual irritation. It is exacerbated by cosmetics, soaps, facial washes and steroid creams so use of these things on the affected area is not advisable. Licking your lips constantly can cause this as well...and over use of moisturizers, water, etc.
Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar f tn 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.
Avatar f tn One time I even woke up with swollen red lips that also had burning blisters around the edges along with split corners! At first I thought it was Perioral Dermatitis, so I put some apple cider vinegar (ACV) on it to dry it out because I had read online that ACV could cure it. It certainly dried it out and appeared to make it better after 2-3 days. I then went to my family doctor about it, and he thought it was an allergic reaction to either my makeup or my birth control pill (I take Sprintec).
Avatar f tn I THINK I HAVE PERIORAL DERMATITIS. ALL OF THE DERMATOLIGIST AROUND MY AREA ARE BOOKED UNTIL NEXT YEAR! WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP THIS GO AWAY!
Avatar f tn Even if treated, perioral dermatitis may recur several times. The cause of perioral dermatitis is actually unknown. But strong corticosteroid creams applied to the face can cause this condition while some types of makeup, moisturizers, and dental products may be partially responsible. The steroid creams should be avoided. And on your follow-up appointment, discuss with your dermatologist which moisturizer is best for your skin type and which could not trigger any future outbreak.
Avatar f tn That sounds exactly like what I have. My dermatologists have diagnosed it as perioral dermatitis. I first noticed it when I was 18 and it's stuck with me over the past couple of years. Things to help: no soap! Use facial cleansers that are for sensitive skin, oil-free, and hypo-allergenic. It seems to keep the redness down. I'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).