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What Does A Round Rash Around The Mouth Indicate?
My daughter is 7 and has a ring around her mouth, and i think it is from her licking above her top and bottom lip. I see her doing it, and I'm not sure she is aware that she is. I have put vaseline on it, but it is not going away. Is there anything else I can try?
Thu, 6 Oct 2016
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per your complain it seems that round rash around the lips due to Perioral Dermatitis..
It can be caused due to disturbances in microbial flora over the skin, bacterial infection,nasal and topical steroids, flouridated toothpastes, harsh chemical cosmetics, poor facial hygiene, hormonal imbalances etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and advise you to apply topically ointments containing Doxycycline, Metronidazole..
You can also be advised oral intake of erythromycin..
Ointments containing Azaelic acid,Pimecrolimus etc can help..
Avoid any skin cosmetic or steroid ointments..
Avoid excess sun exposure, use gel based sunscreen lotion..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per your complain it seems that round rash around the lips due to Perioral Dermatitis..
It can be caused due to disturbances in microbial flora over the skin, bacterial infection,nasal and topical steroids, flouridated toothpastes, harsh chemical cosmetics, poor facial hygiene, hormonal imbalances etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and advise you to apply topically ointments containing Doxycycline, Metronidazole..
You can also be advised oral intake of erythromycin..
Ointments containing Azaelic acid,Pimecrolimus etc can help..
Avoid any skin cosmetic or steroid ointments..
Avoid excess sun exposure, use gel based sunscreen lotion..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM team.
Understanding your concern. As you describe in your query that you have round rash around the mouth .Well these are canker sores they are also called aphthous stomatitis .They are the most commonly occurring sores in mouth . They usually believe to be occur because of weaken immune system ,stress ,vitamin deficiency like vitamin b12 ,citrus fruits or some underlying connective tissue disease . Generally they go away by there own in 10-12 days . I would suggest you to -:
-Do warm water rinses and avoid citrus fruits until the condition will get back to normal .
-If they are painful and there is difficulty in eating you should apply lidocain gel like medijel gel before eating.
-You can also apply hydrogen peroxide solution (as you already applying) ,But try to apply diluted solution by mixing it with equal quantity of distilled water .
Avoid sun exposure .If condition persists for more then 10 days or get worse consult oral pathologist for proper evaluation .Your doctor may prescribe you topical steroid and topical antibiotic like chlortetracycline .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM team.
Understanding your concern. As you describe in your query that you have round rash around the mouth .Well these are canker sores they are also called aphthous stomatitis .They are the most commonly occurring sores in mouth . They usually believe to be occur because of weaken immune system ,stress ,vitamin deficiency like vitamin b12 ,citrus fruits or some underlying connective tissue disease . Generally they go away by there own in 10-12 days . I would suggest you to -:
-Do warm water rinses and avoid citrus fruits until the condition will get back to normal .
-If they are painful and there is difficulty in eating you should apply lidocain gel like medijel gel before eating.
-You can also apply hydrogen peroxide solution (as you already applying) ,But try to apply diluted solution by mixing it with equal quantity of distilled water .
Avoid sun exposure .If condition persists for more then 10 days or get worse consult oral pathologist for proper evaluation .Your doctor may prescribe you topical steroid and topical antibiotic like chlortetracycline .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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