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Hi, i'm just wondering, hoe can you tell the difference between acne and perioral dermatitis? i'm 18 years old and these red bumps around my mouth some look like small pimples. also if it is perioral dermatitis, what's the best way to get rid of it? t

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Need to be seen: Cannot guess without visual inspection at the least, see your doctor or dermatologist for management, good luck

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/6/2016

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A member asked:

Hi, i'm just wondering, hoe can you tell the difference between acne and perioral dermatitis? i'm 18 years old and these red bumps around my mouth some look like small pimples. also if it is perioral dermatitis, what's the best way to get rid of it? t

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

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