Perioral dermatitis and Candida albicans

Perioral dermatitis: an update

“…Perioral dermatitis and mucosal edema due to contact allergy to proflavine in mouthwashes has also been reported 22 . In a single case report, a 32‐year‐old woman had positive scrapings for Candida from her perioral lesions 23 . Mycologic examination of pustular lesions in a series of 73 patients, 6 as well as in another series of seven children with perioral dermatitis, 24 however, failed to demonstrate Candida .…”

“…Investigations reported in perioral dermatitis include patch testing, 4,30 bacteriology, 4,30 mycology for Candida , 23,31 and a search for Demodex 4,30 , 32 . Sporadic reports of routine hematology and biochemistry 27,33 and Kveim tests 7,26 exist.…”

Cutaneous Candidosis as a Complication of Facial Dermabrasion

“…Candidosis of the face is an extremely uncommon condition, with the exception of occasional perioral involvement associated with cheilitis and in individuals with chronic mucocutaneous candidosis. Additionally, a pustular facial candidal eruption has been described, and the possibility that perioral dermatitis is related to candida has also been raised 3 . Perhaps the uniqueness of the face, with its high bacterial counts, high sebum concentration, and nonoccluded, nonmoist surface is protective against candidal disease.…”

Perioral Dermatitis, an Important Side-Effect of Corticosteroids

“…Whilst some authors are convinced that toothpastes and cosmetics are the cause of RLD, others assume that contraceptives are responsible for RLD [12,14]. The theory of an infection by Candida [6] or by Fusobacterium are obstinately defended [7,8], also psychological factors [18] and even beards are made responsible for the cause of RLD. The dilemma with regard to etiology is as great as the confusion about therapy.…”