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I've been diagnosed with perioral dermatitis on my chin. i've been on metronidazole cream for 2 weeks but it's not better yet. is this normal?

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Dermatitis: If you have been on treatment for 2 wks without an effect either the diagnosis or the treatment is incorrect. See a dermatologist. Hope this clears up soon.

Answered 10/10/2015

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