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Hello, i've been diagnosed with perioral dermatitis. i'm inclining to say that its maybe folliculitis because it only resurfaces after a "bad shave"?

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Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

It's still a: Dermatitis. Peri oral means around the mouth, not specifically what triggers it or the cause.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/23/2015

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A member asked:

Hello, i've been diagnosed with perioral dermatitis. i'm inclining to say that its maybe folliculitis because it only resurfaces after a "bad shave"?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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When I shave after not shaving for 1+ days, red blotches around my mouth (perioral dermatitis?) are revealed. They fade away provided that I keep on shaving. It seems that they develop underneath the unshaven whiskers and are not caused by shaving?