Blog with Dr. IrwinTag >> Infections How can I treat persistent perioral dermatitis??Posted in Skin Diseases, Infections on Nov 19, 2009 | Permalink Dr Irwin
I'm 52 and have had acne and peri oral dermatitis on and off since I was 25. I was on desocort cream for 20 years, I've exausted antibiotic use, I can put cream on my face but if I put it around my mouth and chin my skin breaks out terribly. I've used benzol peroxide, retinol,metrogel. My skin is very sensitive to many cleansers even Cetephil makes my skin itch. I've been to many Dermatologists who have run out of options...I continue my quest!!!
Thanks for any options
This does not sound like fun! You didn't tell me if you still use the Desonide 0.05% cream - even occasionally. There is some fairly substantial data now that ANY topical steroid, used... more |
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