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Another quick question??

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deleted_user
Hey guys,

I have been off Prednisone for about 3 weeks now and i have developed perioral dermatitis ON MY FACE!!

Anyone else experience this? and if so any advise on how to get rid??

Really dont need this right now on top of everything else - cant god just give me a break already??!!?!?

xx
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I have had it but not on my face, but my ears! I have a steroid cream that my doctor prescribed and it works. Maybe you can try something on that line of medication. Good luck
Akie
Akie
I too have peri-oral dermatitis. I have 2 perscriptions of topical creams. Neo-Benz Micro 3.5% and Differn. Both seem to help; mine comes and goes. Stress usally brings it on.
I read that flouride in tooth paste can be irritating to the skin so I brush my teeth before I wash my face. That helps also.
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Wow- I googled it and got an answer to what's been wrong with my face! The papules/pustules are mostly gone.. but I still have peeling, especially in and around my nose... below is something I found that might explain why alot of us get it- though mine was worst when I was on Prednisone (then again that was at the worst of my flair too..)
Miscellaneous factors: Hormonal factors are suspected because of an observed premenstrual deterioration. Oral contraceptives may be a factor. Gastrointestinal disturbances, such as malabsorption, have been considered as well.

From emedicine: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1071128-overview
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