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Prevention of Cheilitis
Cheilitis is inflammation of the lips and the surrounding vermilion border, and its development is usually linked to repeated irritation, barrier disruption, allergy, infection, or systemic disease rather than a single cause. Because of…
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Diagnosis of Cheilitis
Cheilitis is a broad clinical term for inflammation of the lips, and diagnosis usually begins with careful observation of the lip tissue itself. Because the lips are exposed to sunlight, saliva, cosmetics, foods, dental…
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Treatment for Perioral dermatitis
What treatments are used for perioral dermatitis? The condition is usually managed with a combination of trigger removal, topical anti-inflammatory agents, and, when needed, oral antibiotics or other systemic therapies. These treatments are chosen…
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Causes of Perioral dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis develops when the skin around the mouth, and sometimes the nose or eyes, enters a state of chronic irritation and inflammatory instability. The condition is not caused by a single defect; rather,…
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Symptoms of Perioral dermatitis
What are the symptoms of Perioral dermatitis? The condition most often produces clusters of small red or skin-colored bumps around the mouth, nose, and sometimes the eyes, often accompanied by dryness, burning, stinging, and…
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What is Perioral dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects the facial skin, most often around the mouth and sometimes around the nose and eyes. Despite the name, it is not an infection of…
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FAQ about Diaper dermatitis
This FAQ article explains diaper dermatitis, a very common skin problem that affects infants, toddlers, and sometimes adults who use diapers or other incontinence products. It covers what the condition is, why it happens,…