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Suggest Treatment For Perioral Dermatitis During Pregnancy

I am 29 years old and expecting my first baby.But few days back I am diagnosed with perioral dermatitis.I know I cant take prescribed medicines at this time as I dont want to harm my baby.I dont understand what to do? Is thereany other alternative? Please help me.
Tue, 1 Sep 2015
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Hi,
Thankyou for contacting HCM.
I read your query in carefully.
I would advise you:-
Discontinue applying all face creams including topical steroids, cosmetics and sunscreens (zero therapy).
Note: when a steroid cream is discontinued, the rash may get worse for a few days before it starts to improve. Minimise face creams in the affected areas, as the rash is very likely to reappear.
Choose a liquid or gel sunscreen.
Wash the face with warm water alone while the rash is present. When it has cleared up, use a non-soap bar or liquid cleanser if you wish.
Depending on the severity of dermatitis, topical or systemic therapy may be prescribed. It may take a few weeks after starting treatment before there is noticeable improvement.
I would advise you to apply topical erythromycin in a non-greasy base.

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Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Perioral Dermatitis During Pregnancy

Hi, Thankyou for contacting HCM. I read your query in carefully. I would advise you:- Discontinue applying all face creams including topical steroids, cosmetics and sunscreens (zero therapy). Note: when a steroid cream is discontinued, the rash may get worse for a few days before it starts to improve. Minimise face creams in the affected areas, as the rash is very likely to reappear. Choose a liquid or gel sunscreen. Wash the face with warm water alone while the rash is present. When it has cleared up, use a non-soap bar or liquid cleanser if you wish. Depending on the severity of dermatitis, topical or systemic therapy may be prescribed. It may take a few weeks after starting treatment before there is noticeable improvement. I would advise you to apply topical erythromycin in a non-greasy base. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.