On Monday I noticed the rash had returned on the side of my nose. The sides of my chin had been red and bumpy for a couple weeks. I put on creams and ointments and my normal facial products.
I spent time googling to see if I could turn up what has been going on with my face. I immediately came across Perioral Dermatitis. Everything seemed to match, other than my case not looking as severe as the photos. I found a lot of great information out there, including some message board posts where people shared what they did to treat their dermatitis.
Luckily, they all seemed to agree on the basic course of action.
First, you discontinue the use of all washes, soaps, lotions, creams and ointments on the face. You can wash with warm water and that is it.
YIKES!
Anyone who has had this knows that lotions, creams and ointments become your friend.
Second, the dermatologist may prescribe a 6-12 week course of antibiotics and maybe a non-steroid topical cream. It may or may not come back.
I have decided to do the elimination thing and if that doesn't help I will go the dermatologist route.
From all my reading it looks like the actual cause is unknown. So, it may be caused by yeast, fungus, bacteria or a virus. Since that is true, going straight to the antibiotics seems silly to me.
I decided that Tuesday I would stop using anything on my face.
Oh, and it will get worse before it gets better!
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