Not that serious in the scheme of things !

[AnniesRyder5]

Is it possible that the rash around the corners of my mouth and nose is connected to PMR?

I’ve had it for about 2 years - approximately the same period as PMR, but the various GPs I’ve complained to have not made the association. Rosacea was ruled out. But they have prescribed Daktacort ( for possible angular cheilitis) , Aciclovir in both cream and tablet form, Betnovate and most recently Fluticasone ( for the last 6 weeks). None of these treatments have had any positive effect.

Finally a nurse agreed to refer me to a dermatologist which she predicts will happen in about 1 year.

The rash looks quite inflamed and although not debilitating I am self conscious about it as it competes with the wrinkles.

Many thanks in anticipation,

Ann

[desquinn Partner Volunteer FMAUK Trustee]

I am wondering if an arthritis forum or even better a PMR forum may be able to shed light on this as most people will not have experience of PMR here.

wondering if you have posted in the correct forum.

[AnniesRyder5 in reply to desquinn]

Thank you - I just realised I was not on my usual PMR site, apologies

[Hidden]

Hi, has your gp ruled out vitamin deficiencies? My daughter gets rashes around her nose and corners of her mouth when her vitamin b is low. Just something else to consider/rule out! Xx

[AnniesRyder5 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Bertie but the GPs only prescribe chemicals - over the phone of course!

[Hidden in reply to AnniesRyder5]

I get that, but it could be a reason for the rash!

[AnniesRyder5 in reply to Hidden]

I agree ! I’ll try to persuade them to give me a blood test!It’s so annoying sometimes because in these rural practices it’s a case of which individuals benefit from GP attention

[Cat00]

Peri-oral dermatitis? Try azelaic acid, worked for me, The Ordinary do a good inexpensive version.

[Duffy2021]

Hi Annie, this rash you describe is often a symptom of b12 deficiency, would recommend you ask to have it checked. If it’s low you’ll need a course of injections to boost it and a test called intrinsic factor to see if you are absorbing b12 from your food. Clem

[AnniesRyder5 in reply to Duffy2021]

Thanks Duffy I bought some B12 complex bits😊