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Topical cosmetics and perioral dermatitis.

Thomas Dirschka1, Klaus Weber, Hagen Tronnier

  • 1Department of Experimental Dermatology, University of Witten/Herdecke, Germany. drdirschka@aol.com

Journal Der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG
|November 12, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Perioral dermatitis (PD) is linked to both external factors like cosmetics and intrinsic atopic conditions. This study suggests a complex interplay, not just external triggers, causes this common skin condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Immunology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Perioral dermatitis (PD) is a prevalent skin condition with unclear causes.
  • Both cosmetic products and topical corticosteroids have been suspected as contributing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of cosmetic use and atopic predisposition in the development of perioral dermatitis.
  • To differentiate between external and intrinsic factors in PD etiology.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire-based study comparing 75 PD patients with 125 controls.
  • Assessment included cosmetic habits, topical corticosteroid use, and atopy evaluation via clinical criteria, prick tests, and specific IgE levels.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in general facial cleansing or cosmetic expenditure between groups.

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  • PD patients showed significantly higher rates of atopic diseases, positive prick tests, and specific IgE against aeroallergens.
  • Night-time cleansing and morning skin care product use differed between groups.

    • Conclusions:

    • The notion that perioral dermatitis is solely caused by external factors is not supported.
    • PD likely results from a combination of external influences (e.g., cosmetics) and intrinsic factors (e.g., atopic constitution).
    • This interaction may lead to barrier dysfunction through repetitive irritation.