Topical therapy for perioral dermatitis.

Abstract	Six patients with perioral dermatitis were successfully treated with a combination of 1.5 percent erythromycin topical solution twice a day and topically applied hydrocortisone valerate cream. Application of erythromycin solution seems to be an effective topical therapy. Hydrocortisone valerate cream, when used in a controlled, tapered regimen seems to prevent acute rebound flare of perioral dermatitis from previous high-potency steroid use or abuse.
Authors	J B Bikowski
Journal	Cutis (Cutis) Vol. 31 Issue 6 Pg. 678-82 (Jun 1983) ISSN: 0011-4162 [Print] United States
PMID	6861520 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Anti-Inflammatory Agents Ointments Solutions Erythromycin Hydrocortisone
Topics	Administration, Topical Adolescent Adult Anti-Inflammatory Agents (administration & dosage) Drug Therapy, Combination Erythromycin (administration & dosage) Facial Dermatoses (drug therapy) Female Humans Hydrocortisone Ointments Solutions Time Factors

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