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What Causes Skin Rash Around My Mouth, Chin And Jawline?
skin rash around mouth, chin, and jawline
Last Week I started working on a pier in Galveston, an
d I started noticing that I had tiny pus-filled bumps around my mouth, which had spreaded to my cheeks chin and jaw line. I didn't know for sure what it was, so I started to wash my face with dove soap and dried them out with rubbing alcohol. It was starting to clear up now I just have it around my mouth but it's not real bad. I just want to know could this be a possible heat rash? I had never had this before.
Last Week I started working on a pier in Galveston, an
d I started noticing that I had tiny pus-filled bumps around my mouth, which had spreaded to my cheeks chin and jaw line. I didn't know for sure what it was, so I started to wash my face with dove soap and dried them out with rubbing alcohol. It was starting to clear up now I just have it around my mouth but it's not real bad. I just want to know could this be a possible heat rash? I had never had this before.
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
Hi,
As per your complain rash around the mouth that is spreading to chin and jawline seems to be due to perioral dermatitis. It can be caused due to disturbances in microbial flora over the skin, bacterial infection,nasal and topical steroids, fluoridated 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.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
As per your complain rash around the mouth that is spreading to chin and jawline seems to be due to perioral dermatitis. It can be caused due to disturbances in microbial flora over the skin, bacterial infection,nasal and topical steroids, fluoridated 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.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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