American entertainment’s rising star Joey King has revealed that she is dealing with a skin condition called perioral dermatitis. The Kissing Booth actor has been suffering from the condition – which causes small red bumps to form around the eyes, nose or mouth – for the last seven months. All of 24 years old, she is struggling with the treatment of this skin issue, which had also struck Hailey Bieber.
Joey King shared her ordeal in a social media video in which she was seen using a razor to dermaplane her face. While doing so, she was unfiltered about her struggle with perioral dermatitis.
“I’m trying to stop my prescription stuff to make it go away on its own,” King shared. “I just stopped it like a week ago, I started using my other skincare and, you can’t really see it right now, but it’s like coming back. And I have literally no idea what to do about it,” she added.
Perioral dermatitis (POD) is a facial rash that typically appears around the mouth. The rash may spread to your nose or eyes. It is characterized by a scaly or red, raised bumpy rash that mostly affects people with light skin. The rash can be itchy and uncomfortable, and it may resemble an acne rash. They may contain clear fluid and may get discharged after it gets better. A study published in Stat Pearls found that this condition may be more common in women between the ages of 20 and 45. The episodes of this condition may last for weeks or even months and may resolve after the triggers are removed.
The major symptom of perioral dermatitis is a rash of dry red spots or as clusters of tiny red pimples around the mouth. People with dark skin may have flesh-coloured pimples, as stated in the data by Harvard Health Publishing. The bumps can be scaly at times and can also appear in the area under the forehead, eyes, or chin. Patients may experience itching or burning which may lead to problems. It may manifest itself in youngsters as tiny, hard, brown, or yellow bumps.
While the causes of perioral dermatitis are unknown, some common triggers can lead to the condition. These include:
Treatment for perioral dermatitis may vary, depending on its severity and how often it happens. Your healthcare provider may ask you to stop using any facial products or cosmetics that may be heavy or irritating to your skin, recommends the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. They may ask you to avoid the use of hydrocortisone and steroid creams as they may relieve the rash but it may return and get worse.
POD sometimes goes away on its own without the need for medical intervention. However, you should talk to your doctor to avoid complications. Your doctor may prescribe some immunosuppressive creams, topical or oral antibiotics, or some vitamin A medication to help you manage the problem.
POD can be prevented by making some necessary changes to your lifestyle, including:
If you notice any signs and symptoms of perioral dermatitis, you must check with your doctor to avoid complications and keep your skin healthy.
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