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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Peri-Oral Dermatitis
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Peri-Oral Dermatitis
by Sherrie, Jan 02, 2001 12:00AM
I have read all the posts on this subject but was wondering if there are any new treatments for this. I know this is what I have. I am applying metro-lotion and have not noticed any posititve results. I understand that it takes about a month before noticing if it helps. I have read that I need to be on tetracycline. I'm going to ask m.d. if he will give me a prescription. Is there anything else I can do? Or are there any new meds or break-throughs that doctors are becoming aware of? Please help.....since it is such a frustrating thing! Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jan 02, 2001 12:00AM
, Jan 02, 2001 12:00AM
Sherrie:
I find that the tetracyclines help a lot better than topical lotions. I'd stay on the Metrolotion and ask your doctor for a prescription for an oral medication too. Shouldn't take more than a month or so to clear up, assuming the diagnosis is correct.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
I find that the tetracyclines help a lot better than topical lotions. I'd stay on the Metrolotion and ask your doctor for a prescription for an oral medication too. Shouldn't take more than a month or so to clear up, assuming the diagnosis is correct.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
