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Do I have eczema, acne, rosacea? It could be perioral dermatitis. Unfortunately, although common, is a condition that is misdiagnosed again and again.<\/strong><\/em> We\u2019ve all heard of it. But what actually is it? In this article we delve into the complex process and diagnosis of perioral dermatitis.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Stephen Lewellis, is an integrative dermatologist from New York and his expertise includes perioral dermatitis, rosacea and acne. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He has answered all our questions so you can have all the information possible  on this stubborn condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is perioral dermatitis?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a combination of  red pimples or pustules that tends to spread around the mouth area, hence its name,  but also can be found around the nostrils and the openings of the eyes. It normally affects people between the ages of 20 and 45. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It  presents as a mix between dry, scaly and just really irritated looking skin which can look more similar to acne bumps or eczema depending on the person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a skin disease that comes from irritation. First your skin is triggered by something and if you treat it incorrectly it often spirals even more from that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is it curable? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get rid of it, yes. I always tell my patients it is a lot less chronic than rosacea, however it can become it and potential flares in the future are possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What causes it?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A very common trigger for it is topical steroids. There are some steroids that are often used as anti-inflammatory medications. These are often used inappropriately as they sometimes make skin conditions look better in the beginning but they actually make it get worse in the end.  I always ask my patients if they have been using them or messing around with things like toothpaste, which contains fluoride, that can exacerbate your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many high profile celebrities have been open about suffering with perioral dermatitis, like Amanda Seyfried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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