Perioral Dermatitis: The Rash Skincare May Be Making Worse | Dr. Shereene Idriss

If you have tiny red bumps around your mouth that you keep treating like acne, it might actually be perioral dermatitis...and some of the skincare you’re using could be making it worse. As a board-certified dermatologist who has dealt with perioral dermatitis myself, I’m breaking down how to recognize it, the most common perioral dermatitis triggers, what NOT to put on it during a flare, and what I would actually do to help calm it down. We’re talking acne vs. perioral dermatitis, steroids and hydrocortisone, toothpaste, azelaic acid, “zero therapy,” skincare overload, doxycycline, prescription treatments, and when it’s officially time to see a dermatologist. One of the biggest takeaways? With perioral dermatitis, more skincare is not always better. Sometimes the first question shouldn’t be “What else can I put on this?” but “What could I be doing that’s keeping this going?” PRODUCTS MENTIONED: DR. IDRISS SOFT WASH https://go.shopmy.us/p-85992472 VANICREAM https://go.shopmy.us/p-85992490 CHAPTERS: 00:00 Is Your “Acne” Actually Perioral Dermatitis? 01:08 How to Recognize Perioral Dermatitis 02:00 Perioral Dermatitis vs. Acne & Rosacea 02:55 What Triggers Perioral Dermatitis? 04:56 Fact-Checking Viral Perioral Dermatitis “Cures” 06:14 Why I Would Skip Azelaic Acid During a Flare 07:21 My Perioral Dermatitis Reset 10:36 When You Need a Dermatologist 12:36 My Experience with Perioral Dermatitis1 13:38 The One Thing I Want You to Remember If you’ve dealt with perioral derma