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'''Dermatitis perioralis''' is dermatitis '''affecting the area around the mouth''' (further around the eyes and on the forehead). The etiology is unclear, but is believed to be multifactorial – eg cosmetics, topical steroid treatment, UV radiation and others. It manifests as [[Skin efflorescence#Primary efflorescence|erythema, papules and papulopustules]] with [[Skin efflorescence#Secondary efflorescence|pityriasis-like desquamation]]. Skin manifestations usually heal '''without scars'''. The patient feels strong itching, burning and even tension. | '''Dermatitis perioralis''' is dermatitis '''affecting the area around the mouth''' (further around the eyes and on the forehead). The etiology is unclear, but is believed to be multifactorial – eg cosmetics, topical steroid treatment, UV radiation and others. It manifests as [[Skin efflorescence#Primary efflorescence|erythema, papules and papulopustules]] with [[Skin efflorescence#Secondary efflorescence|pityriasis-like desquamation]]. Skin manifestations usually heal '''without scars'''. The patient feels strong itching, burning and even tension. | ||
Drying compresses, topical antibiotic [[erythromycin]] | Drying compresses, topical antibiotic [[erythromycin]] are recommended for treatment, systemic [[tetracycline]] for more severe forms, '''corticosteroids are contraindicated''' (initially it causes relief, but after stopping the rebound phenomenon). | ||
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| | | type = book | ||
| isbn = 978-80-7262-371-6 | | isbn = 978-80-7262-371-6 | ||
| | | surname1 = Štork | ||
| | | name1 = Jiří | ||
| | | others = yes | ||
| | | title = Dermatovenerologie | ||
| | | edition = 1 | ||
| | | location = Praha | ||
| | | publisher = Galén | ||
| | | year = 2008 | ||
| | | range = 502 | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 23:52, 20 December 2022
Dermatitis perioralis is dermatitis affecting the area around the mouth (further around the eyes and on the forehead). The etiology is unclear, but is believed to be multifactorial – eg cosmetics, topical steroid treatment, UV radiation and others. It manifests as erythema, papules and papulopustules with pityriasis-like desquamation. Skin manifestations usually heal without scars. The patient feels strong itching, burning and even tension.
Drying compresses, topical antibiotic erythromycin are recommended for treatment, systemic tetracycline for more severe forms, corticosteroids are contraindicated (initially it causes relief, but after stopping the rebound phenomenon).
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- ŠTORK, Jiří, et al. Dermatovenerologie. 1. edition. Praha : Galén, 2008. 502 pp. ISBN 978-80-7262-371-6.
