Perioral dermatitis

Clown eczema, medical term for this is Perioral Dermatitis. This literally means red bumps around the mouth. A variant around the eyes is called Dermatitis Periorbitalis. This condition is most common in women between the ages of 16 and 45. But children between the ages of 7 months and 13 years are not spared either. This form of eczema is rare in men.

What can you find on this page about a clown eczema

  • Wat is perioral dermatitis?
  • How can you get perioral dermatitis?
    • Around the mouth
    • Around the eyes
  • Causes of perioral dermatitis
    • Do you get perioral dermatitis from certain foods
  • Who can suffer from perioral dermatitis
    • Perioral dermatitis with a baby
    • Perioral dermatitis with a child
    • Perioral dermatitis with woman
  • How do you treat perioral dermatitis?
  • Tips on perioral dermatitis
  • Which Iconic Elements products are recommended if you suffer from perioral dermatitis
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Written by dr. Francis Wu

Published 24 April 2018

Edited 8 November 2022

Dr Francis Wu on perioral dermatitis

Below, Dr. Francis Wu briefly about the complaints, causes and tips for perioral dermatitis

Tips when you have perioral dermatitis

Below are tips from Dr. Francis Wu

Tip #1 - what ingredients can I safely use?

  • Mineral-based sunscreen (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide).
  • Mineral foundation.
  • Safflower oil with linoleic acid: It improves the barrier function of the skin.
  • Use skin care products that are not greasy, but have a restorative and calming capacity.
  • Products such as niacinamide and vitamin C.

Tip #2 - how do I distinguish clown eczema from acne and rosacea?

One of the related skin diseases is rosacea. Both rosacea and perioral dermatitis are characterized by erythematous papules, red raised bumps on the face. However, rosacea is more common on the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. The regions around the eyes and mouth are often free of papules in rosacea, while those are the hot spots in perioral dermatitis. There are no blackheads (comedones) in both rosacea and perioral dermatitis. What we do see with rosacea are telangiectasias (small dilated blood vessels). Despite being clinically similar, they differ in cause and prognosis.

Perioral dermatitis is confused not only with rosacea, but also with acne. Redness, papules and pustules are also symptoms that occur with acne. This sometimes makes diagnosis difficult. The preferred location and origin/belonging play an important role here. In addition, comedones are present in acne, which is not the case in perioral dermatitis. More on: recognize the different forms of acne.

What other conditions can resemble perioral dermatitis?

Also called differential diagnosis (DD). Conditions such as: contact eczema, lip licking dermatitis, atopic eczema, lupus miliaris, malabsorption syndrome (zinc deficiency) and demodex folliculitis.

Tip 3 - what are the treatment steps at home?

  • Avoid using (strong-acting) corticosteroid creams on the face.

    If you have atopic eczema and need treatment. Then a calcineurin inhibitor (such as protopic or elidel) ointment is an option. Elidel cream can be used from 2 years old, Protopic 0.03% and 0.1% ointment for teenagers and adults respectively. These are available only by doctor’s prescription. Try it on a small area of skin first, in some it may cause burning. The burning sensation diminishes after a few minutes to even an hour and after several days of consecutive smearing it disappears.

    For people with psoriasis, Calcipotriol (Silkis) ointment, contains vitamin D is an option. New on the way is Tapinarof 1% cream, a hormone-free cream suitable for mild to severe psoriasis. Based on lubricating once a day, the severity of the psoriasis decreased for 12 weeks.

  • Do not use greasy closing cosmetics such as foundation, Vaseline, silicone.
  • Cleanse your skin daily with lukewarm water and use nourishing skin care products.

Tip 4 - The best care products

Natural Moisturizer Cream has a 3-fold action. The combination of glycerin, ceramide, squalane and an Iconic natural balm ensure that the moisture remains in your skin. This unique composition keeps the skin hydrated without feeling heavy on the skin.

Sensitive cream is suitable for people with sensitive skin or a tendency to develop skin irritation. The Sensitive cream is suitable for this group of people to keep the fragile skin optimal.

Calming cream is there for when skin irritation, flakes, red areas are present. It is one phase further, it calms irritated skin, itching, redness.

Perioral Dermatitis Rosacea Dry Skin Calming Cream Sensitive Cream

Dry Skin Natural Moisturizer Cream Perioral Dermatitis

Tip 5 - Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)

Niacinamide makes the skin less sensitive and removes redness. A recent clinical study investigated how facial redness changed in 59 female participants with cutaneous erythema (redness of the skin). The study included two test treatment groups with volunteers applying two different niacinamide substances twice a day for 28 days. The researchers found a statistically significant reduction in facial redness for both groups after 15 days compared to baseline. They also reported that after 29, treatment was more effective in subjects with severe erythema than in subjects with moderate facial redness.

The best products for perioral dermatitis

Below are some products that can help you.

  • All products have the ideal pH 5 acidity – for good skin resistance and skin barrier.
  • Vegan, Zero Plastic inside
  • Iconic Elements skincare has been named the Best Holistic skincare line 2022 by EU Business News.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Perioral Dermatitis?

No hard evidence on this, but indirect indications.

People with diagnosed inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are sometimes also diagnosed with perioral dermatitis. The question is whether it is due to treatment with immunosuppressive medication such as prednisone or due to intestinal inflammation itself.

There are no controlled studies - linking a relationship between carbohydrate or gluten intake to perioral dermatitis.

Did demonstrate a strong link between diet and rosacea. Rosacea is known to be aggravated by alcohol, hot or spicy foods, and chocolate.

Clinical experience of dr. Francis Wu there may be a connection between perioral dermatitis and diet

If you actively ask whether there are also abdominal complaints in addition to perioral dermatitis, the answer is sometimes YES.

When these patients switch to a gluten-free diet, their skin condition improves. Even patients without clinically diagnosed gluten sensitivity may benefit from a carbohydrate-free or low glycemic index*, gluten-free and high-protein diet.

*Foods with a high Glycemic Index (GI) cause a rapid rise in blood sugar.

The starting point is of course to stop using cosmetic products that cause perioral dermatitis. Perioral dermatitis often responds readily to therapy, but can be chronic and recurrent. The prognosis of perioral dermatitis is good. Avoiding all externalities often leads to improvement. The scar that remains after the treatment heals on its own, although it can sometimes take a long time.

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