Question:
How is perioral dermatitis?
Author: H KAnswer:
• Presents as perioral erythemaand papules sparing the area near the vermilion border • Idiopathic or iatrogenic due to use of topical steroids • Need to wean off steroids, decrease inflammation • Treatment: Doxycycline, minocycline, or erythromycin x 1-3 months • Topical antibiotics: metronidazole, clindamycin • Pimecrolimus cream or tacrolimus ointment BID for 2-3 months
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