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Suggest Treatment For Irritations On The Upper Cheeks Area
Question: Hello. I asked a similar question to this a couple weeks ago. I have some minor irritation on the sides of my upper cheeks. I think I used to have it above my mouth too. I think it may be perioral dermatitis but not sure. I read that hydrocortisone 1% is not good for that. I have been keeping the area clean and applying cetaphil moisturizer. And now i just dabbed some diluted apple cider vinegar on it and applied the moisturizer. Can you recommend anything for it. It is pretty mild. The vinegar made the redness a bit more prominent. You can get an idea from the picture I sent but it looks less red than it really is in the picture. Could be the lighting. Thanks so much.Sorry I meant the irritation was on my upper chin below mouth.
Brief Answer:
Regarding the redness around mouth area
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the Image.
You have developed irritant contact dermatitis to vinegar.
The redness could be either due to toothpaste coming in contact with this area or possibly due to a harsh effect of a soap or may be due to repeated washing of face.
Cortisone would be quite safe to use, twice daily for a week.
This condition does not seem to be perioral dermatitis and moreover cortisone is quite safe for use for a week on face.
I suggest you to use a non fluoride toothpaste. Also use a gentle cleanser for face wash e.g Cetaphil gentle cleansing lotion.
Wash your face not more than twice daily in any case. Also use a moisturiser regularly.
Regards
Regarding the redness around mouth area
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the Image.
You have developed irritant contact dermatitis to vinegar.
The redness could be either due to toothpaste coming in contact with this area or possibly due to a harsh effect of a soap or may be due to repeated washing of face.
Cortisone would be quite safe to use, twice daily for a week.
This condition does not seem to be perioral dermatitis and moreover cortisone is quite safe for use for a week on face.
I suggest you to use a non fluoride toothpaste. Also use a gentle cleanser for face wash e.g Cetaphil gentle cleansing lotion.
Wash your face not more than twice daily in any case. Also use a moisturiser regularly.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok thank you. When you say cortisone can i use over the counter hydrocortisone 1%?
Brief Answer:
Cortisone cream
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
yes, cortisone cream is same as 1% hydrocortisone cream available otc.
Regards
Cortisone cream
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
yes, cortisone cream is same as 1% hydrocortisone cream available otc.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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