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Dermatitis, Perioral  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A papular eruption of unknown etiology that progresses to residual papular erythema and scaling usually confined to the area of the mouth, and almost exclusively occurring in young women. It may also be localized or extend to involve the eyelids and adjacent glabella area of the forehead (periocular dermatitis). (Dorland, 28th ed)

Entry terms

  • Perioral Dermatitis

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