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Dermatitis On Chin

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Elisha4444
Elisha4444

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could help. I’ve got a patch of dermatitis on my chin. I went to my GP and they gave me Hydrocortisone steroid cream and Zerocream moisturiser. My doctor suggested to only use the steroid cream for 5-7 days. I’ve been using for 5 day & it hasn’t seem to do much. Has anyone got any advice on what I should do?

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure Elisha4444

    Posted

    The reason the use of steroids is limited on the skin is that over time it thins the skin. 

    Keep it clean use the moisturizer then wait a few days and resume treatment . This takes time to clear up and a couple more weeks it will look much better. 

  • Elisha4444
    Elisha4444

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    When I have googled Dermatitis on the chin it says it is Perioral Dermatitis (looks exactly like what I have) and steroid cream should not be used on this condition. I really don’t know what to do for the best. I’m very stressed and worried that it is going to spread.
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