| Perioral dermatitis is a type of dermatitis that | | | | products. Different people have different causes, |
| appears around the mouth however it can then | | | | so it is essential to first talk with a doctor to find |
| spread to surrounding areas like the chin or the | | | | help determining the trigger in your case. Maybe |
| nose. Although from the outside it may look like | | | | you'll need to restrict certain products ot apply to |
| acne, it is different and it can be caused by the | | | | your face until you find the one that is causing |
| products you apply to your face - and even your | | | | the problem. |
| toothpaste! | | | | To treat perioral dermatitis you need to first stop |
| The signs of perioral dermatitis manifest around | | | | using the trigger of the condition. When using |
| the mouth in the form of rashes, hence the | | | | steroids, you might find that dermatitis rebound |
| "perioral" part. These red rashes can evolve into | | | | however the signs will go down over the course |
| pustules and bumps. In this type of dermatitis | | | | of the week. Patients have found most success |
| itching is not common. | | | | when stopping any type of products on the face; |
| What is the Cause of Perioral Dermatitis? | | | | this is to ensure quick healing an recovery. In |
| One of the causes is the consistent use of topical | | | | severe cases, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics, |
| steroids, when it comes to toothpaste, they can | | | | be sure to follow all the treatment steps to again |
| also influence their appearance as well as the use | | | | have a healthy skin. |
| of different type of cosmetics and skin care | | | | |