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- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
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Perioral dermatitis is a skin disorder characterized by tiny red bumps (papules) around the mouth.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Perioral dermatitis most commonly affects young women. However, it sometimes affects men, too. While its exact cause is unknown, it may appear after skin creams containing steroids are applied to the face to treat other conditions.
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Review Date: 12/11/2009
Reviewed By: Michael Lehrer, MD, Department of Dermatology, University of
Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network; Linda Vorvick, MD, Medical Director,
MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University
of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD,
MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
