What is the best way to cope with peri oral dermatitis?

Diet and creams: you can use some mild steroid creams OTC for your face sometimes you need a good multi vitamin and mineral supplement especially zinc Keep it clean and do not lick you corners of your mouth with your tongue Sometimes it is a yeast which needs a antifungal cream or lotion If no help see your provider

Dermatitis: If simple OTC remedies don't improve, like Aquaphor, etc, then i would try a cortisone cream 2x/day for a week to see if it improves.

Several: Hormonal changes are considered the likely basis for this problem and thus sometimes BCP may be used. Low-dose antibiotic or topical antibiotic/benzo peroxide etc have also been used depending on the individual's response.

Perioral dermatitis: is a very common condition caused by application of the steroid cream. The treatment consists of stop using irritants on the face, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory creams. Ask your PCP for more information.