Perioral dermatitis treatment with Gen Minocycline

[stephlc]

Hi, I have what my Dr calls perioral dermatitis around my nose.  I was prescribed a cream for it but not a steroid cream because I was pregnant at the time. This did not clear it up at all but seemed to keep it somewhat under control, however I was also using a steroid cream every so often as well.  Now that I am not breastfeeding anymore I have been given a 90 day prescription for Gen Minocycline.  I have been taking 2/day now for about 5 days and have completely stopped using the cream or any other cortisone cream.  My rash seem so be so much worse now that it has EVER been and I even have some now on my chin!!!  I have always had clear skin so this is really frustrating for me.  I have heard that my skin could be going through withdrawl from the steroid cream.  Is this normal for my skin to get worse before it gets better using this type of antibiotic? Will it get better using this Minocycline.

Thanks,
Steph

[vstarryder2006]

I have also been diagnosed with peri-oral dermatitis. i get occassional outbreaks around my lips, and is quite embarrasing. gets worse if not treated correctly. the best medicine i have been prescribed is Doxycyclene. (not sure of the spelling). It is an antibiotic that fights that stuff. Hopefully your Dr will concider prescribing that to you, as it has worked great for me.

[joes515]

steroid cremes have been known to have one a major side effect.  It can cause periora dermatitis.  Also, try to slack off on toothpaste with flouride.