title: Perioral dermatitis in childhood.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Although perioral dermatitis has been well described in young women, little has been reported about this condition in children.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to define more clearly the features of perioral dermatitis in childhood.
  
  
  METHODS
  Fourteen children with perioral dermatitis were assessed for clinical features, therapeutic response, and possible etiologic factors.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Fourteen cases of perioral dermatitis were seen in 16 months, far exceeding the expected prevalence in childhood. Although the childhood variant shares many characteristics with the adult form, children often have periocular and perinasal lesions, as well as a higher relative incidence in boys. Mid- to high-potency topical corticosteroids were used in seven of the patients (50%) and likely contributed to the pathogenesis. All children responded rapidly to treatment.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Perioral dermatitis in childhood, often iatrogenic, is more common than previously reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, OH.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Manders
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Lucky
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009055:Mouth
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D008795:Metronidazole