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red?
by emma508, Dec 26, 2008 01:34PM
Under my lower lip is some sort of redness to my skin which seems to have spread. The skin there peels a lot as well. It doesn't hurt or ever bother me, I'm not too sure if it's a rash but thats essentially how it looks. I suppose it's more of cosmetic issue. What exactly causes this, what is it, and how can rid of it?
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This could be perioral dermatitis. 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.