Perioral Dermatits

Hello

A dermatologist told me that I have perioral dermatitis after examining my nose. I have had red inflammation on my nose for about 4-5 years that I can't get rid of no matter what I try. Any advice? It's is much worse on the left side of the nose where I actually sustained an injury and had bruising there for a few years.

I am located in Sydney Australia, are there antibiotics that I can try that are available in Australia?

Or something else? I have has it for so long and would like to get rid of it, it's not the whole nose, more towards the top left side of my nose.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Perioral dermatitis is a chronic papulopustular and eczematous facial dermatitis. From your symptoms the possibility of rosacea also needs to be ruled out. Rosacea is a cutaneous disorder of the central part of the face such as forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. Treatment options vary from antibiotic creams, antihistaminics, sun screens to laser treatment. A dermatologist’s evaluation will be the best in that case.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.