Perioral dermatitis is an irritated and inflamed skin in the submental area and around the mouth. Often, perioral dermatitis occurs in women in menopause. An increased risk of developing perioral dermatitis is observed in cases of: sensitive skin prone to redness, irritation, rashes and allergic reactions; in the presence of atopic or contact dermatitis, eczema; simultaneous use of several cosmetic products, as well as cosmetic procedures.
Learn in the article on estet-portal.com about the experience of using cryomassage for the treatment of perioral dermatitis.
- Ways to optimize the treatment of perioral dermatitis
- Triggers of exacerbation and occurrence of perioral dermatitis
- Method of treatment of perioral dermatitis
Ways to optimize the treatment of perioral dermatitis
The use of three facial skin care products (foundation, day and night creams) that are inappropriate for the skin type increases the risk of dermatitis by 10 times at once.
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A study was conducted in dermatology to investigate the clinical efficacy of cryomassage with liquid nitrogen of the skin of the face in the affected areas after the disappearance of signs of inflammation to reduce the duration of use of ointments for the treatment of perioral dermatitis, and accelerate the onset of aesthetic comfort.
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The investigators observed 35 patients (all women aged 18 to 53 years) with perioral dermatitis. Topical glucocorticosteroid therapy was intended for patients with the following skin conditions: acne, rosacea, eczema.
Triggers of exacerbation and occurrence of perioral dermatitis
: severe weathering of the skin of the face ˗ 34.3% (12 patients), increased insolation ˗ 22.9% (8 patients), the use of fluoridated toothpastes ˗ 74.3% (26 patients), use of makeup base and foundation ˗ 77.1% (27 patients).
In women, it is possible to note the connection of the disease with hormonal changes: the appearance of rashes during pregnancy ˗ 34.3% (12 patients), against the background of various gynecological diseases ˗ 22.9% (8 women), increased manifestations of dermatitis before the start of the menstrual cycle ˗ 20% (7 women) and menopausal ˗ 22.9% (8 patients).
In some women, perioral dermatitis has appeared with oral contraceptives.
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single or grouped spherical papules of red or bright pink color, which were located on the hyperemic skinof the chin and nasolabial folds. In most patients, the rash was accompanied by an uncomfortable feeling of skin tightness, burning or itching. All patients expressed a feeling of increased aesthetic discomfort. Method of treatment of perioral dermatitis
Cryomassage with liquid nitrogen of the facial skin was chosen as a
treatment method in order to accelerate metabolic processes in the tissues of the epidermal layer, since this procedure improves tone and the skin becomes healthy. The procedure promotes rapid healing and elimination of the rash. Diagnosed with perioral dermatitis during dermatological examination and dermatoscopy. At the same time,
differential diagnostics with acne, seborrheic, atopic and contact dermatitis, demodicosiswas carried out. To determine the microflora, a scraping was performed from the site of the lesion in order to exclude the presence of fungi of the genus Candida and Demodex folliculorum on the skin.
The first requirement for patients with perioral dermatitis was a complete
cessation of the use of cosmetic products, adherence to a hypoallergenic diet. In local treatment, only photoprotective agents were used. To eliminate itching and burning, patients were prescribed antihistamines: loratadine, suprastin, edem, etc. Follow our news on
Facebook! After the elimination of the clinical symptoms of inflammation, the patients were prescribed a course of antibiotic therapy of the tetracycline series: monocycline or doxycycline. External treatment included the application of topical antibiotics: ointment / cream or erythromycin 2% gel once a day: in the morning ˗ erythromycin, in the evening ˗ metrogil.
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. During the session, patients noted tingling and blood flow.Cryomassage of the face was performed three times a week with an average session duration of up to 8 minutes. Already after the 8th procedure, the skin acquired smoothness and elasticity. After the disappearance of the rash, the patients continued to use ointments with half the dosage of the main active ingredient for a month. When using cryomassage of the face for the treatment of perioral dermatitis, the aesthetic result was achieved in patients 1.5 times faster, which significantly improved their quality of life.
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