I've been prescribed Accutane, does that help with perioral dermatitis? (photos)

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One Derm says i have acne and another says i have perioral dermatitis. My acne is all over mostly around mouth and chin. I've been prescribed accutane, does that help with perioral dermatitis (i've read it does) if that is what i have around my mouth/chin? I also have acne on cheeks (deep cystic stuff and enlarged pimples).

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Most people who have perioral dermatitis have it because of an irritation to fluoride in toothpaste. Try switching to a brand without fluoride like Tom's. If that clears up within a few weeks, then it's probably not acne and is perioral dermatitis. Which means you have to stick with a non-fluoride toothpaste forever. But the Accutane will certainly help with the acne on your cheeks, so you should continue taking that anyway. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and 
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person 
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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