red rash on my mouth

[daydav2]

i have red around my mouth mainly my chin the corners of my mouth are very red and itch now my forehead and nose what could this be

[cole715]

Hi- sounds like it could be Perioral dermatitis or Rosacea.  Was just diagnosed with both!!  Does it ever go away??  My doc gave me oral tetracycline and a cream to use.  Its only been 2 days, but hopefully it works!!  Good luck and I hope this helps!!!

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

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.