Certain Mouth Rashes Don’t Respond to Topical Steroid Treatments
You’ve been treating a persistent rash around your mouth with medicated ointments, but it’s not going away. The problem may be the ointment — it could actually be sustaining the particular rash you have. Peri-oral dermatitis is a scaly rash with small bumps (some filled with pus) around the mouth, eyes or nose. It’s especially common among women ages 20-45, possibly due to hormonal factors or cosmetic use. Other than its unattractiveness you might not otherwise notice it, although it can cause stinging, itching or burning. There are ways to treat it effectively, though not necessarily the way you might … Continue reading