Perioral Dermatitis Caused by an Allergic Reaction?
asked 2 years ago by karyn76 in PA
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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After using a new facewash, overnight I developed a red painful & itchy rash all over my face and neck - some swelling too - went to see a dermatologist today and he says it's Perioral Dermatitis because of the red bumpy skin on my chin. I feel the rash on my face was an allergic reaction - why would I have a rash on my neck too? He gave me topical steriods - what should I do?
2 answers to Perioral Dermatitis Caused by an Allergic Reaction?
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Rash after facewash
If your rash itched, then it might have been an allergic contact dermatitis, although there are other reasons for itching too. If the "perioral dermatitis" doesn't clear, or if it recurs quickly once you stop the steroid, it might make sense for you to get patch tested for common skin allergens. If your dermatologist doesn't do them, he or she can refer you to one that does.
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Fill Your Dermatologists Prescription
I agree with your assessment and perhaps your dermatologist does too. I say this because steroids are usually not given as the sole treatment for perioral dermatitis. Some dermatologists do prescribe steroids to "calm down" the peri-oral dermatitis ( not I), but usually will prescribe an oral antibiotic ( Tetracycline is cheap and pretty safe), and a topical like a sulfa-sulfur combo, topical Clindamycin, Elidel,, Finacea is usually added. Creams are preferred since ointments tend...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist