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Causes of yellowness around the mouth

If problems occur that are characterized by a change in blood circulation, this will entail a change in the color of the facial skin.

Yellowness around the mouth may indicate diseases of the digestive system: liver, stomach, spleen, pancreas .

Green skin around the mouth occurs when there is stagnation in the organs, with serious problems with the liver.

The appearance of an unnatural color around the mouth is often accompanied by anemia, increased fatigue, loss of energy and general malaise.

Important! When red blood cells break down, a substance called bilirubin is formed, and when there is an excess of it, the skin becomes yellow; this condition occurs when too many red blood cells accumulate and the bile ducts become blocked.

Other reasons for the appearance of a yellow or greenish color around the mouth may be:

• disruptions in the cardiovascular system;
• problems with the thyroid gland and endocrine system;
• oncological diseases;
• diseases of the genitourinary system.

Photo 1: Yellowish color of the skin around the mouth often appears due to bad habits and poor nutrition. Source: flickr (bestacnemedicine02).

Perioral dermatitis: symptoms

Symptoms of this disease are small round or oval-shaped papules located primarily around the mouth and on the chin. In some cases, papules, as mentioned above, can be found on the wings of the nose, on the bridge of the nose, on the temples and cheeks, as well as around the eyes. In some cases, papules may be filled with clear fluid.

The color of the papules, depending on the stage of the disease - exacerbation or remission - can vary from pale pink with a bluish tint to bright red. In some cases, papules are accompanied by hyperemia (general redness) of the skin, or may not cause a change in skin color. A distinctive feature of this type of dermatitis is considered to be a characteristic (light) strip of healthy skin around the mouth, which can be up to 4 mm wide. In turn, the localization of papules can be different - from single formations to groups of several pimples with clearly defined edges. In the case of a large number of papules located nearby, the skin becomes rough, which is felt well when touched.

Also, symptoms of perioral dermatitis, especially during an exacerbation of the disease, may include:

• dryness and tightness of the skin;
• skin itching;
• burning.

However, in a large number of cases, patients do not observe or experience any additional concern with dermatitis.

The sooner you start treating oral dermatitis on the face, the easier and faster it will be cured. That is why, when you detect the first signs of a possible disease, you must seek advice from a dermatologist.

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Initial appointment

An initial appointment with a specialist involves a thorough examination of the patient, as well as drawing up a preliminary medical history (recording complaints, symptoms, concomitant diseases), which allows making preliminary assumptions regarding the cause of the disease. Additionally, tests and other diagnostic measures may be prescribed to clarify the clinical picture and understand how to treat oral dermatitis on the face.

Diagnostics

Diagnosis of this type of dermatitis is necessary as a way to differentiate from diseases with similar manifestations - eczema, herpes simplex, rosacea, etc.

Diagnostic measures in this case include:

• dermatoscopy: allows you to assess the general condition of the skin, the degree of development of pathology through a thorough examination of neoplasms;
• scrapings of skin material from the affected areas: bacterial culture of the test material makes it possible to determine the presence and type of infection (for example, candida);
• Allergy tests for staphylococcus and streptococcus: also allow you to determine the sensitivity of the skin to these agents and identify their presence.

Treatment plan

If the tests confirm the initially suspected diagnosis of oral dermatitis, the treatment prescribed by a specialist will be comprehensive (using ointments and other medications, as well as diet) aimed at eliminating the manifestations of the disease on the face.

The impact on perioral dermatitis on the face when developing a treatment regimen involves two successive stages leading to the gradual disappearance of the rash:

• At the first stage, it is necessary to completely abandon cosmetics (primarily decorative cosmetics) and ointments with corticosteroids. The latter are most often recommended to be discontinued gradually, reducing the dose and quantity, otherwise the so-called “withdrawal syndrome” may occur, which leads to an exacerbation of all existing symptoms - redness, swelling of the face, burning, itching. At this stage, it is most often assumed to use antihistamines (which relieve itching and burning), as well as herbal medications to relieve local inflammation. Additionally, reflexology can be used, which is an effect on active points on the skin of the face, either by simple pressure or with the help of special needles, to reduce the unpleasant manifestations of dermatitis.
• Second stage: after the acute phase of the disease passes, the patient is prescribed antibiotics, which are designed to destroy the infection and are selected taking into account the infectious agent. Antibiotics are taken only under the supervision of a doctor, who has the ability to adjust their composition and dose taking into account the patient’s body’s reaction to them. Particular care should be taken when treating oral dermatitis during pregnancy: in this case, taking antibiotics is contraindicated, and full treatment is possible only after the birth of the child (normalization of hormonal levels is also important). During pregnancy, only partial relief of the symptoms of the disease - burning, itching, etc. - is possible with the use of medications that are safe for the fetus. The same applies to therapeutic measures for dermatitis in children: treatment in this case can only be carried out under the supervision of a doctor, otherwise it can harm the child’s health.

In addition to the described methods of influence, the patient may be recommended:

• strengthen the immune system and take vitamins;
• establish intestinal microflora;
• adhere to a diet: a diet for this type of dermatitis involves avoiding fried, fatty and spicy foods, increasing the amount of vegetables and fruits consumed, and preferring boiled rather than fried foods. During the period of taking antibiotics, you must completely abstain from alcohol.

Treatment result

Most often, if you follow medical recommendations, it is possible to cure perioral dermatitis. In some cases, a course of treatment is assumed rather than a one-time treatment. In this case, taking antibiotics can usually last quite a long time (several weeks), and the overall course of treatment can last from several months to a couple of years.

Prevention

Because dermatitis is a multifactorial disease with an unidentified underlying cause, preventive measures include the following:

• careful use of cosmetics, primarily foundations, as well as ointments based on corticosteroids;
• compliance with personal hygiene measures;
• strengthening the immune system (taking vitamins, reducing psychophysical stress, etc.);
• proper nutrition with plenty of fruits and vegetables;
• monitoring the state of the digestive system;
• control of hormone levels, especially during pregnancy.

When the first signs of the disease appear, you should not wait long, you must seek advice from a specialist, undergo an appropriate examination and begin therapy, since in order to achieve the best results, treatment of oral dermatitis must begin as early as possible - in this case it can be cured in a relatively short time .

You can make an appointment with a specialist at the Energo clinic either by phone or by using a special form for registering patients on the clinic’s website.

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Diseases associated with yellowing of the skin around the mouth

If increased breakdown of red blood cells occurs, the liver does not have time to process them and yellow pigment accumulates. If it becomes visible on the skin, then this indicates jaundice. The disease is characterized by yellowing of the tongue and whites of the eyes.

Inflammation of the pancreas and hepatitis will also give yellowness to the skin.

This is interesting! With false jaundice, the mucous membranes are not stained.

But yellowness can appear with constant consumption of vegetables and fruits containing a lot of carotene, as well as after the use of certain medications.

A green complexion or area around the mouth can occur with the following diseases:

• severe intoxication;
• liver cirrhosis, any form;
• oncology; kidney diseases.

A violation of the normal coloring of the skin of the face requires an immediate response ; some situations can be fatal to the body.

What measures need to be taken

Bilirubin in excess is very dangerous for the human brain .

Important! If the skin suddenly changes its color to yellow, green, you should urgently call a doctor. While waiting, you can take some sorbent, for example, polysorb, activated carbon.

If the changes occurred gradually, the help of a doctor is also necessary. You need to take the following measures yourself :

• reconsider the diet, perhaps unreasonably high consumption of beets, carrots, pumpkins;
• find out about all the side effects of the medications you are taking;
• quit smoking;
• establish a normal daily routine;
• Lead a healthy lifestyle, skin cells should be saturated with oxygen.

Photo 2: Along with this, consultation with a doctor is required, since the causes of changes in facial skin color can be very serious, requiring immediate intervention. Source: flickr (andranik).

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Treatment

Age spots are not an independent disease, but a symptom. Therefore, before treating pigment spots that have arisen, it is necessary to find out the cause of their formation, and for this you will have to undergo examination by a gynecologist, endocrinologist, gastroenterologist and neurologist. Treatment begins with treating the underlying disease, and only then does it make sense to begin to discolor spots and eliminate skin defects.

Among the methods for eliminating age spots, the following are currently widely used:

• laser removal. This is one of the most effective and harmless ways to get rid of age spots.
• chemical peeling, which is effective only on superficial stains;
• photoremoval (photorejuvenation);

The treatment option must be determined by the doctor, since only a specialist can, taking into account the characteristics of the skin and the condition of the patient’s body, identify all possible contraindications.

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