Perioral dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis is a condition that most commonly affects women between the ages of 15 and 45. It manifests as a persistent and painful papulopustular eruption on the facial skin. Dermatitis lip contour is both a dermatological and aesthetic problem. Many people with this condition experience psychological discomfort in social interactions.
Perioral dermatitis is successfully treated with pharmacological agents. In Zakrzewscy Clinic we offer Patients a comprehensive treatment program for the disease, which brings positive results in the form of clean and healthy facial skin.
Causes of perioral dermatitis
Dermatitis around the mouth is most commonly caused by the use of topical corticosteroids on the face. It can also be caused by oral steroid medications or steroid inhalers taken for another condition. In addition, epidermal barrier dysfunction, altered skin microflora, as well as the use of fluoride toothpaste, neglecting to wash the face, and hormonal changes play a role in the development of the disease.
Symptoms of perioral dermatitis
The characteristic symptom of perioral dermatitis is a papulopustular rash lip contour that is painful and persists for a long time. Sometimes purulent pustules and red, dry and scaly patches also appear. The rash around the mouth, the pimples, and the spots are most common on the chin, and sometimes they can also involve the eye and nose area. They rarely appear on the cheeks and forehead.
How is the diagnosis made?
The dermatologist diagnoses perioral dermatitis based on the clinical picture of the skin and the Patient’s history of steroid creams used.
Can it be cured?
Perioral dermatitis usually responds well to treatment, which first requires discontinuation of topical corticosteroids followed by appropriate oral and/or topical therapy. Most Patients are completely cured of the disease.
How to treat a rash lip contour?
Therapy for perioral dermatitis primarily involves the elimination of potential triggers and exacerbators, primarily topical corticosteroids. For more severe forms of perioral dermatitis, the dermatologist may prescribe tetracycline antibiotics administered orally or antibiotics applied topically to the skin lesions. The length of treatment depends on the severity of the skin lesions lip contour, and it may take several weeks before the stubborn skin lesions begin to subside. After the end of the treatment it is necessary to take proper care of the skin of the face, avoiding cosmetics that irritate the skin and using individually selected dermocosmetics.
Treatment of perioral dermatitis in the Zakrzewscy Clinic of Aesthetic Medicine and Dermatology
At our clinic, we offer Patients a comprehensive treatment program for dermatitis lip contour that includes:
- Medical consultation to determine the cause of the condition and select appropriate medications.
- Drug therapy.
- Continuous monitoring of treatment progress to achieve positive treatment outcomes as soon as possible.
If you are bothered by papulopustular and erythematous lesions around your mouth or are concerned about the condition of your skin and would like a professional consultation and treatment, feel free to contact our clinic.
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