Perioral dermatitisis a red, scaly rash with bumps around the mouth that can extend up to the nose.
There may be mild itching and burning.
This can be troublesome to those with the skin condition as it seems like it is not healing.
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This article will discuss the healing stages of perioral dermatitis, its causes, and treatments.
In rebound cases, there can be more redness,scaling, and bumps.
Symptoms can worsen for a few days or weeks.
After the worsening phase, symptoms should subside, and the skin will heal.
This may help reduce or avoid a rebound flare.
Outside the rebound stage of perioral dermatitis, there are signs that the skin is not healing properly.
This can be due to aninfectionor another skin condition occurring simultaneously with perioral dermatitis.
For many people, this is topical steroids,nasal steroids, heavy cream moisturizers, or fluoride toothpaste.
Healing generally takes three to eight weeks.
Those with moderate to severe perioral dermatitis not responsive to topical treatment may need oral antibiotics.
Treatment may take four to eight weeks.
What Affects Perioral Dermatitis Healing?
This continues the cycle and hinders healing.
Triggers like heavy facemoisturizers, makeup, face oils, andhormone changescan also affect healing.
They will be able to customize a plan for your unique circumstances and symptoms.
Parts of the plan can include prescription medications, and avoiding topical steroids and skin irritants.
Topical steroid cream use, toothpaste, heavy facial moisturizers, or other skin irritants can cause it.
Treatment is focused on removing the trigger and, if necessary, treating it with an antibiotic.
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