title: 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.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004917:Erythromycin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone; D009824:Ointments; D012996:Solutions; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D009824:Ointments; D012996:Solutions; D004917:Erythromycin; D006854:Hydrocortisone