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==Overview== | |||
'''Perioral dermatitis''', a condition related to [[acne vulgaris]], consists of red papules that may appear microvesicular that typically effect the nasolabial folds, perioral area or perioccular area. It usually affects women between the ages of 20 and 45. | '''Perioral dermatitis''', a condition related to [[acne vulgaris]], consists of red papules that may appear microvesicular that typically effect the nasolabial folds, perioral area or perioccular area. It usually affects women between the ages of 20 and 45. | ||
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==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
It is commonly caused by the use of [[fluorine|fluorinated]] topical [[glucocorticoid]] [[steroid]]s to this area. | It is commonly caused by the use of [[fluorine|fluorinated]] topical [[glucocorticoid]] [[steroid]]s to this area. | ||
==Diagnosis== | |||
===Physical Examination=== | |||
====Oral cavity==== | |||
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==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Revision as of 14:33, 24 September 2014
| Perioral dermatitis | |
| Perioral dermatitis | |
| ICD-10 | L71.0 |
|---|---|
| ICD-9 | 695.3 |
| DiseasesDB | 31371 |
| MedlinePlus | 001455 |
| eMedicine | derm/321 |
| MeSH | D019557 |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
Overview
Perioral dermatitis, a condition related to acne vulgaris, consists of red papules that may appear microvesicular that typically effect the nasolabial folds, perioral area or perioccular area. It usually affects women between the ages of 20 and 45.
Causes
It is commonly caused by the use of fluorinated topical glucocorticoid steroids to this area.
Diagnosis
Physical Examination
Oral cavity
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![Perioral dermatitis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]](/images/4/4a/Perioral_dermatitis01.jpg)
Perioral dermatitis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1] -
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Perioral dermatitis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
![Perioral dermatitis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]](/index.php/File:Perioral_dermatitis01.jpg)
![Perioral dermatitis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]](/index.php/File:Perioral_dermatitis02.jpg)
![Perioral dermatitis. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]](/index.php/File:Perioral_dermatitis03.jpg)
Treatment
It is treated in a similar manner to acne vulgaris with tetracycline antibiotics or erythromycin but, without the use of topical steroids.
References
- "Perioral Dermatitis - Patient pamphlet". American Academy of Dermatology. 2006. Retrieved on 2006-04-03.
- Hans J Kammler (2005-02-23). "Perioral Dermatitis". American Academy of Dermatology. Retrieved on 2006-04-03.