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otc treatment for perio oral dermatitis
by szoppi, Sep 28, 2008 10:57PM
I have perio oral dermatatis and no health insurance. I cannot afford to go to a dermatologist. Is there anything i can buy otc that will help clear this stuff off my face? I just can't stand it anymore, i wish i could afford to go to the skin doctor. I just turned 56 and it is so embarassing ...please help
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Perioral dermatitis, a condition related to acne vulgaris, consists of red papules that may appear microvesicular that typically affect the nasolabial folds, perioral area or perioccular area. It usually affects women between the ages of 20 and 45.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perioral_dermatitis
It is commonly caused by the use of fluorinated topical glucocorticoid steroids to this area.
It is treated in a similar manner to acne vulgaris with tetracycline antibiotics or erythromycin but, without the use of topical steroids.
Recently, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been reported to be helpful, although large studies have not yet been performed.
Roaccutane has been used in patients with severe perioral dermatitis with some benefit. Do consult with a dermatologist regularly.
Let us know if you need any other information.
Regards.