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Question : I have a red rash around my mouth that I cannot seem to get rid off. It burns and itches. The medicine I have tried starts to clear it up but then it comes back. Ketoconazole 2% & Zithromax 250MG each for 10 days
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Perioral dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and I have viewed the image.

You seem to have perioral dermatitis.
I suggest you to take Oral Doxycycline 100mg, once or twice a day for at least 3-4 months. In addition I suggest you to use topical clindamycin 1% gel, twice daily.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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I Have A Red Rash Around My Mouth That I

Brief Answer: Perioral dermatitis Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and I have viewed the image. You seem to have perioral dermatitis. I suggest you to take Oral Doxycycline 100mg, once or twice a day for at least 3-4 months. In addition I suggest you to use topical clindamycin 1% gel, twice daily. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.