Periorificial dermatitis Flashcards

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Where can it occur?

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It is given this name because the papules occur around the eyes, the nostrils, the mouth and occasionally, the genitals.
(ref dermnetnz)

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Treatment

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Emollient - can aggravate,
Doxy 100mg daily, erythromycin in pregnancy
Topical tx is not very effective

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