A common facial eruption of women and children
Presents as tiny, flesh-colored, or erythematous monomorphic papules or pustules around the mouth with characteristic sparing of the are...
Patient reports a history of facial rash, which may improve with use of topical corticosteroids and flare with discontinuation.
Affected skin may be pruritic or have a burning sensatio...
Reduce use of facial soaps, makeup, and moisturizers, and wash with only water or a mild facial cle...
Lesions may take many weeks to resolve.
Symptoms may temporarily worsen, especially with discontinuance of steroids.
Recurrence is rare.
Topical corticos...
Kim YJ, Shin JW, Lee JS, et al. Childhood granulomatous periorificial dermatitis. Ann Dermatol. 2011;23(3):386–388. [View Abstract on OvidMedline...
238751002 Perioral dermatitis (disorder)
403655004 Perioral dermatitis due to corticosteroid (disorder)
238583005 Saliva-induced contact dermatitis (disorder)
Suspect POD when an acneiform eruption involves the perioral, perinasal, or periocular areas with characteristic sparing of the skin immediately adjacent to the vermilion border.
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