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Dermatitis, Perioral

Medical Definition: A papular eruption of unknown etiology that progresses to residual papular erythema and scaling usually confined to the area of the mouth, and almost exclusively occurring in young women. It may also be localized or extend to involve the eyelids and adjacent glabella area of the forehead (periocular dermatitis). (Dorland, 28th ed)
Guide Notes: note X ref DERMATITIS, PERIOCULAR: can extend to this area
Also Called: Dermatitis, Periocular
Previously Indexed: Dermatitis (1969-1996),Facial Dermatoses (1968-1996)

Dermatitis, Perioral Medical Definitions and Terms

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