RESEARCH STUDY

Treatments for perioral dermatitis: systematic review (2022)

2022
Meta-analysis
Low

One-line finding

Several topical and oral treatments help perioral dermatitis, but the overall quality of evidence is limited.

Plain-language summary

Researchers combined the available studies on perioral dermatitis treatments in children and adults. Topical options (like metronidazole and pimecrolimus) and oral antibiotics (like tetracyclines) all showed benefit. But the studies were mostly small, so the authors said stronger trials are still needed. This review helps guide current treatment choices.

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