erythema around mouth and nose with itching

Hello, I have been having this weird problem of redness around my nose and mouth.. last night there was no sign of redness and only mild itching, but as soon as I woke up today, I saw the skin around my nose is inflammed. I believe its Perioral Dermatitis but then again I cant make any diagnoses on my own. I have had this problem before and last time I had clear discharge from the inflammed skin and it resulted in a scar after couple days. I applied corticosteroids and took diphenhydramine and it got rid of the problem in a week. However, if its perioral dermatitis than I read its not good to apply hydrocortisone. so can any body please help me?? Thanks!

[jagesh50]

Perioral dermatitis is not an acute condition what you may be having may be a coldsore.Apply calamine,antihistamine,1tab at bed time.

[samy1011]

Thanks for the reply, but I was still concerned about the clear discharge. you think its normal in HSL (Herpes Simplex Virus) coldsores??

[jagesh50]

well ,yes.

[samy1011]

Thanks.. I will give it a try and see what happens..