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Causes of a Rash on the Face Around the Mouth

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Tyffani Benard

Facial rashes are distressing, due to their obvious location. Several types of facial rashes tend to occur primarily around the mouth, or periorally. The appearance of the rash, its specific distribution on the face, as well as other factors help distinguish among the various causes of a rash around the mouth.

Based in Virginia, Tyffani Benard began writing health-related articles in 2010. Her work has appeared in various online publications. Benard has a background in dentistry and science, and enjoys making these complicated subjects accessible to the general public through her writing. She holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University and a Bachelor of Science in biology from Florida A&M University.