This image displays acne-like red bumps around the mouth typical of perioral dermatitis. Tiny bumps and pus-filled lesions around the mouth are typical of perioral dermatitis. This image displays a child with pus-filled lesions around the mouth typical of perioral dermatitis. Perioral dermatitis can affect the eyelids as well as the skin around the mouth.
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Perioral Dermatitis (Pediatric)  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Picture of Perioral Dermatitis (Pediatric): This image displays acne-like red bumps around the mouth typical of perioral dermatitis. Divider line
This image displays acne-like red bumps around the mouth typical of perioral dermatitis.
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Self-Care Guidelines
  • With your child's doctor's permission, stop using any medications (especially medium-to-high-potency topical corticosteroids) that may be triggering the problem.
  • Change to another type of cosmetic, toothpaste, or mouthwash product, since these may also trigger the condition.
When to Seek Medical Care
See your child's doctor or a dermatologist for evaluation of any unidentified, long-lasting rash around your child's mouth.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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