What causes red, flaky skin around the mouth?

Question

Hello doctor,

Last year, I got red, flaky skin peeling off around the corners of my mouth during winter. Even if it is healed, these affected areas are left with dark pigmentation. If I do not moisturize, my skin becomes dry and flaky. Though I have an oily skin type, my mouth area has become dry and sensitive. I have acne and acne scars too; I do not understand what to use. I have tried many products. My skin feels like the top layer is washed off and has become pigmented. I still do not get what happened to my skin and how to treat it.

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

I would suggest you apply 10 percent Azelaic acid (dicarboxylic acids) cream in the daytime for two weeks on the dark patches and also use a water-based moisturizer.

I would request you attach clinical images to assess lesions so I can guide you further.

Kindly consult a physician, discuss with them, and start taking the medications with their consent.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.