Persistent Red Bumps Around Nose and Mouth - #49074
Dear Doctor, I am suffering from red, painful bumps with some with pus and some are red, painful bumps without pus around my nose and mouth for more than a year. What is the cause and what will be its suitable Treatment. Regards, Akhil Singh Bara, Nepal
Doctors' responses
- Your symptoms most likely suggest perioral dermatitis (common around nose and mouth). - Causes Use of steroid creams on face Harsh soaps, cosmetics, or toothpaste Chronic skin inflammation - Provisional Dx: Mukhadushika / Perioral skin inflammation - Rx: Gandhak Rasayan – 1 tab 👉 Twice daily after food with lukewarm water Manjishthadi Kwath – 15 ml 👉 Dilute with equal water, twice daily before food Arogyavardhini Vati – 1 tab 👉 Twice daily after food Khadirarishta – 20 ml 👉 With equal water, twice daily after meals Jatyadi Taila – local application 👉 Apply thin layer over affected area once daily (night) - Pathya (Advice): Avoid spicy, oily, fermented food No steroid creams or cosmetics on face Wash face gently, do not scrub Avoid squeezing lesions - Follow-up: After 2–3 weeks
Avoid oily spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Drink sufficient quantity of water. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Purodil gel for local application… Tab.Protekt 2-0-2 Tab.Septillin 2-0-2 Sy.Amypure 15ml twice Follow up after 2 weeks.

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