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Perioral dermatitis, also known as periorificial dermatitis, is a common type of inflammatory skin rash. [2] Symptoms include multiple small (1–2 mm) bumps and blisters sometimes with background redness and scale, localized to the skin around the mouth and nostrils.
Perioral dermatitis: This is a rash that occurs around the mouth and the eye region that has been associated with topical steroids. Ocular effects: Topical steroid drops are frequently used after eye surgery but can also raise intraocular pressure (IOP) and increase the risk of glaucoma , cataract , retinopathy as well as systemic adverse effects.
Clocortolone (Cloderm) is a topical steroid. [1] It is used in the form of an ester, clocortolone pivalate, and applied as a cream. [2] It is used for the treatment of dermatitis and is considered a medium-strength corticosteroid. It is unusual among steroids in that it contains a chlorine atom and a fluorine atom.
Treatment: Treating contact dermatitis usually involves applying steroid creams or ointments to your skin, Dr. Zeichner says. In more severe cases, your doctor may prescribe you pills to help ...
Topical hydrocortisone is formulated as liquid, solution, lotion, cream, gel, ointment, foam, and spray. [33] The strength of topical hydrocortisone products ranges from 0.1% to 2.5%, which means there could be 1 mg to 25 mg hydrocortisone in 1g of the products. [ 12 ]
It can be taken by mouth or applied as a cream to the skin or in the vagina. [2] Common side effects when taken by mouth include nausea and itchiness. [2] When applied to the skin, common side effects include redness and a burning sensation. [2] In pregnancy, use on the skin or in the vagina is believed to be safe. [2]
Triamcinolone acetonide, sold under the brand name Kenalog among others, is a synthetic corticosteroid medication used topically to treat various skin conditions, [13] to relieve the discomfort of mouth sores, and by injection into joints to treat various joint conditions.
Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, steroid responsive dermatosis, and psoriasis (including scalp and plaque-type). [8] [9] It is applied to the skin as a cream, foam, gel, liquid, solution, ointment, or shampoo.