Best Treatments for Perioral Dermatitis
Ranked by 30 mentions across Reddit
Reddit’s top treatments for Perioral Dermatitis
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De La Cruz·Acne Spot Treatment
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Sulfur ointment used as a 10% topical mask clears facial breakouts within days for many in the community.
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Community take
For perioral dermatitis, Redditors most often recommend sulfur ointment, azelaic acid suspension, and adapalene gel for treatment. Azelaic acid is praised for rapid results, sulfur ointment for effectiveness, and adapalene as a gentler retinoid option.
What works
- Azelaic acid suspension yields quick and noticeable improvements
- Sulfur ointment is effective and widely endorsed
- Adapalene gel serves as a gentler alternative to harsher retinoids
Watch out for
- Azelaic acid can be drying to the skin
- Adapalene may worsen eczema symptoms in some users
- Some users found The Ordinary products ineffective or inconsistent
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The why
Azelaic acid 10% suspension quickly clears inflamed patches within days when other treatments worsen skin.
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The why
Adapalene 0.1% gel offers a manageable step-down approach, used every few days after antibiotics.