perioral
- adjective
- /ˌpɛrɪˈɔrəl/
- Specialized
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perioral
- Symptoms of perioral dermatitis can include redness and small pus-filled bumps around the mouth.
Examples
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Perioral dermatitis presents with micropustules and microvesicles around the mouth or eyes and dry, sensitive skin, often after inappropriate use of topical corticosteroids.
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Placebo recipients had mild to moderate erythema of perioral skin within 24 hours.
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In 15% of cases, perioral soft tissues are involved.
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None of the children examined had fractured anterior teeth or any evidence of perioral trauma to the soft or hard tissues.
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Six patients also had intranasal or perioral recurrences; one patient reported genital outbreaks.
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On the other hand, we have needed to remove SAM placed in the perioral area because the implant repositioned and folded on itself (probably due to the mobility of the area), leading to the appearance of a mass.
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Konior 8 also utilized ePTFE in 11 patients for midfacial and perioral suspension in facial paralysis and reported good cosmetic results.
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The occurrence of asthenia, somnolence, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, and perioral paraesthesia seems to be dose-related.
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The patient developed a rash and swelling in the perioral area after using the new skincare product.
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After the dental treatment, she experienced soreness in the perioral regions due to the local anesthesia.
Synonyms
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About the mouth and the area around it
How Oral
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Perioral comes from the parts peri- meaning 'around' and oral meaning 'mouth', like perimeter for 'around' and oral in an oral exam. So, perioral means 'around the mouth', which is why doctors use it for rashes or numbness near the lips.