Suggest Treatment For Rash On The Corner Of Mouth

Posted on Thu, 19 Mar 2015

Question: Rash appearing near corners of mouth of 25 year old woman. Occasionally accompanied by a low grade burning sensation. After initial onset notice some occasional dryness and flakiness. See photos. Have experienced 2 bouts of this. One presently, and one about 9 months ago. First bout lasted almost a month. Do you have any idea of what this could be? No health problems. Live in moderate climate. Physically very active. Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I suggest a possibility of Seborrheic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have reviewed the Images. I can dry red flaky skin at the angles of mouth.

This is seborrheic dermatitis.

She may try an OTC Topical steroid e.g Cortisone cream, twice daily for a few days.
This should improve it.

Regards
Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar