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Perioral dermatitis? What is this? What causes this problem? Is it curable? What are the signs and symptoms? How can homeopathy help you? All of this and more answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
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What is Perioral Dermatitis?
Perioral dermatitis is a skin disorder in which tiny red bumps are formed around the mouth. Perioral means around the mouth
In perioral dermatitis, small red or pink lumpy spots appear on skin around the mouth. These spots may appear like acne spots, but are not acne. The severity of spot may vary. The rash may be or may be not be painful or itchy. The skin surface appears to be red or pink and lumpy.
It is said to be limited to skin surface. This is not a serious disease but can be painful in some cases. It is necessary to treat the condition in early stages as in later stages it can complicate the case .
Age / Sex affected by perioral dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis usually occurs in women in age group between 20-45 years Perioral dermatitis is uncommon in men and children .Although the number of cases are said to increase in men and children due to increase use of cosmetics .
Causes of perioral dermatitis
• The exact cause of perioral dermatitis is unclear .
• Steroids creams
• Make up foundation , cleansers
• UV-light , heat and wind
• Oral contraceptives pills
• Hormonal changes
• Bacteria and yeast on skin
• Some sunscreens
• Gastro –intestinal disturbances
• Microbiologic factors
• Vitamin defeciency
• Fluoride toothpaste
Perioral dermatitis signs and Ssmptoms
• Burning around the mouth
• Rashes appearing around eyes, nose and forehead
• Some patients may complain of slight itching .
Investigations of periral dermatitis
• Diagnose is done by looking at the skin .
• Prick test
Treatment for perioral dermatitis
Without treatment the condition amy last for few months
• Avoid using any skin creams , cosmetics on face
• Washing face with only water
• Antibiotics
• Photodynamic therapy
Diet / management of perioral dermatitis
• Anti-inflammatory topical therapy
• Zinc supplements are also helpful
• Applying cold packs
• A cold compress of chamomile tea can sooth the irrated skin
• Avoiding astrigents
• Oral retinoids (vitamin A ) are also useful
• Supplements –Vitamin A, Vitamin C , bioflavoniods and beta-carotene
• Consuming lot of green leafy vegetables
• Covering the face by avoding exposure to excess heat and cold
• Managing stress
• Using skin care products which are –fragnence free
• Minimizing the use of cosmetics and moisturizing
• Avoiding some triggers food which can aggravate the condition such as –
-Hot spices
-Soy sauce
-Vanilla, vinegar , choclates , citrus fruit
-Alcohol
Differential diagnosis of perioral dermatitis
• Acne vulgaris
• Contact dermatitis , allergic
• Rosacea
Prognosis of perioral dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis requires several months of treatment .
Homeopathic treatment for perioral dermatitis
Agaricus muscarius –
• Burning, itching on skin
• Chillblains , swollen veins
• Papular eruptions
Bovista –
• Itching on getting warm
• Rheumatic lameness , palpitations
• Herpetic eruptions
• Stage of numbess and tingling
Graphites –
• Rough , dryness of skin
• Pimples and acne , early keloid and fibroma
• Swelling , ulcers oozing of sticky fluid
Muriatic acidum –
• Papular and vesicular eruptions
• Great itching
• Foul smelling ulcers , scanty eruptions
Petroleum –
• Skin itching at night
• Chillblains , skin dry and very sensitive
• Slight scratch makes skin suppurates
• Thick,green crust with burning and itching
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Perioral Dermatitis
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