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What Is The Treatment For Red,swollen,dry And Itchy Outlining Of Lips?
sir in around 4 months, the outlining of my lips is become red,swell,dry and itchy sometime. I thought that it is for weather change or reaction from cosmetics but its first time for doing this. I went to Dermotologist doctor he says and he diagnosis something the name is sebidectomy with sec..... i dont know about his diagnosis. but after taking medicine it become normal lips but when medicine it will be finished then the problem it will grow up. what to do pls. give some suggestions also.
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
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I suggest a possibility of seborrheic dermatitis.
Seborrheic dermatitis can present with red, scaly and itchy lesions at various sites including face.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a steroid responsive skin condition and responds remarkably well to them.
I would suggest that you apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily for 2 weeks.
Seborrheic dermatitis can recur therefore re-treatment may be required. However since topical steroids cannot be used for more than 2 to 4 weeks on face because of the risk side effects that they can cause like skin atrophy, acne etc
Therefore for mild recurrences I would suggest a topical immunomodulator e.g pimecrolimus cream twice daily.
If your seborrheic dermatitis recurs frequently topical immunomodulators can even be used for maintenance of improvement as they are devoid of steroid related side effects.
Regards
I suggest a possibility of seborrheic dermatitis.
Seborrheic dermatitis can present with red, scaly and itchy lesions at various sites including face.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a steroid responsive skin condition and responds remarkably well to them.
I would suggest that you apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily for 2 weeks.
Seborrheic dermatitis can recur therefore re-treatment may be required. However since topical steroids cannot be used for more than 2 to 4 weeks on face because of the risk side effects that they can cause like skin atrophy, acne etc
Therefore for mild recurrences I would suggest a topical immunomodulator e.g pimecrolimus cream twice daily.
If your seborrheic dermatitis recurs frequently topical immunomodulators can even be used for maintenance of improvement as they are devoid of steroid related side effects.
Regards
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