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 am a male and in my teens and have Perioral dermatitis which I have read is uncommon, I know exactly how I got the skin condition from to much use of a Steroidal topical cream, I am now going through my second flare up - my last flare was about 2 years ago around this time, I think the flare up was caused by chlorinated water, which I read is not good for this condition I have been struggling to keep this condition under control and my treatment from my last time does not seem to be working, w
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.
This had never been a problem area before, and my dermatologist clearly has no idea what it is. First he said rosacea, then perioral dermatitis. Antibiotics, creams, gels, etc have not worked at all, and I'm really more interested in finding out the cause than in experimenting with the treatments. Can this be hormonal...menopause, post child-birth? Dr. feels it is definitley not acne, and it also doesn't have the itching and burning that usually accompanies perioral dermatitis.
Hi there,
I also have perioral dermatitis and am 24 weeks pregnant. I've had this for 8 yrs or so. It comes and goes and at times is worse than others. Right now it's pretty bad!!! The original things I use do not work and I don't know what to do. I have the redness along with pimples on the left and right below my nostrils and left and right below my lips. It is so ugly and embaressing. Not only am I feeling fat and unattractive pregnancy my face is a mess!!!
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.
Hello,
I have been diagnosed with Perioral Dermatitis, I was put on Tetracycline for a month and I'm currently on day 4. I know it's going to take a while to heal but since I have stopped using everything possible on my face it has become all dry, flaky and tight? Is this normal, does this mean it's healing? Should I now just leave it be and let it keep doing whatever it is it's doing?
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.
I am a 23 year old male and have been suffering from recurring perioral dermatitis for the past 4 months. I went into a local walk-in clinic with a dry, red, inflamed rash near the right corner of my mouth in early April of this year. The doctor told me I had “impetigo” and gave me two small sample tubes of Topicort 0.25% and some pills to treat it with. My skin quickly healed with the cream and pills.
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.
My 9 year old has been suffering with Perioral Dermatits for 2 months now, went to docs initially about 2 weeks after it started and they gave her Batcroban Cream and Aqueous Cream, no improvement after a month so went back and they said keep using for another 3 weeks and come back if not cleared up and they would refer her to a Dermatologist. Presume if they do this it would take months for an appointment.
ve had problems with what I assume is perioral dermatitis for almost two years. One doctor told me that it MIGHT be perioral because then it seemed mild, though he never prescribed me antibiotics just gave me one cream that didn't really help.
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.
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.
Does anyone know a treatment for perioral dermatitis that does not involve antibiotic?
This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/242755'>Is this Perioral Dermatitis?</a>.
sorry to add more and I'm not sure if you would know, but do you think it could possibly be perioral dermatitis?
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