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What Does Itching Under The Eyes And Around The Mouth Indicate?

A few months ago I began having issues with my eye lids and skin under my eyes being itchy and dry. That finally cleared up. Now I noticed tingling, itching and burning on my lips and around my mouth. I ve been reading online and it seems to resemble eczema. I understand I would need to see a dermatologist but wanted to hear your opinion. Thanks!
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Thanks for the query.

It seems that eczema like symptoms around the lips with itching, burning and tingling can be due to perioral dermatitis. It can be caused due to disturbances in microbial flora over the skin, bacterial infection,nasal and topical steroids, fluoridated toothpastes, harsh chemical cosmetics, poor facial hygiene, hormonal imbalances etc.
I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and advise you to apply topically ointments containing Doxycycline, Metronidazole.
You can also be advised oral intake of erythromycin. Ointments containing Azaelic acid,Pimecrolimus etc can help. Avoid any skin cosmetic or steroid ointments. Avoid excess sun exposure, use gel based sunscreen lotion..

Hope this helps.

Regards
Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist
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What Does Itching Under The Eyes And Around The Mouth Indicate?

Hi Thanks for the query. It seems that eczema like symptoms around the lips with itching, burning and tingling can be due to perioral dermatitis. It can be caused due to disturbances in microbial flora over the skin, bacterial infection,nasal and topical steroids, fluoridated toothpastes, harsh chemical cosmetics, poor facial hygiene, hormonal imbalances etc. I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and advise you to apply topically ointments containing Doxycycline, Metronidazole. You can also be advised oral intake of erythromycin. Ointments containing Azaelic acid,Pimecrolimus etc can help. Avoid any skin cosmetic or steroid ointments. Avoid excess sun exposure, use gel based sunscreen lotion.. Hope this helps. Regards Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist