Perioral dermatitis causes red bumps around the mouth, mostly in women 18 to 40, and its cause is unknown. Topical steroids, fluoridated toothpaste, and harsh surfactants make it worse. Switch to steroid-free products and zinc-oxide creams to calm it down.
Perioral dermatitis. I'm a dermatologist. Let's break it down. No one knows why the hell we get this around our mouths. If you look closely, it often affects the folds but spares the outer edge of the lips. Plus double whammy it can affect the eyes. Women tend to get it between 18 and 40 years old. We do not know why. If anybody claims to know why, they're a messiah. But we do know what makes it worse. So here's how you can help yourself. Starting with number one. Avoid steroids in the form of creams or even nasal sprays that will make sure that it will flare and stay on your face. Instead you can opt for something like this. Aspro. It's steroid free. It says it on the box. I never noticed that. Tip 2 Fluorinated toothpaste. You can avoid and also make sure that it doesn't have harsh surfactants like sls like this guy. Instead opt for this one and last face Basting is my jam. Using a zinc oxide rich diaper rash cream. But just be careful cuz some have essential oils. So if you're sensitive. Not a good idea. Let me know.
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