In perioral (around the mouth) dermatitis, bumps can extend onto the cheeks. In perioral dermatitis, small raised bumps can merge together to form larger red, elevated lesions. This image displays an affected eye region typical to perioral dermatitis. Pink or red elevations of the skin occur near and around the mouth in perioral dermatitis. This image displays numerous tiny, pus-filled lesions around the mouth and nose. This image displays small pink-brown bumps and pus-filled lesions around the mouth typical of dermatitis.
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In perioral (around the mouth) dermatitis, bumps can extend onto the cheeks.
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Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe
Oral or topical antibiotics for a few weeks may be very effective. Azelaic acid is a topical product that may be prescribed. Sometimes the condition recurs after treatment is stopped, but the same therapy may be repeated as needed.

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