The Skin Condition That Gets Confused For Acne & Rosacea

Ever had a red rash pop up around your mouth and nose?

Often people think its Rosacea or acne but it could actually be an entirely different condition. Perioral dermatitis often goes misdiagnosed and the wrong treatment can actually make it worse.

Today Shazzy is joined by Anita Patel, Dermatologist at Complete Dermatology Bondi to breakdown for us why it happens and how to treat it.

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Host: Sharon 'Shazzy' Hunt

With Thanks To: Anita Patel

Producer: Mikayla Floriano

Audio Production: Thom Lion

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