Dermatitis, Perioral

Synonyms

Dermatitides, Periocular

Dermatitides, Perioral

Dermatitis, Periocular

Periocular Dermatitides

Periocular Dermatitis

Perioral Dermatitides

Perioral Dermatitis

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)