perioral
Circling the lips
Perioral means around the mouth.
The term appears in medical and dermatological contexts: perioral dermatitis, perioral numbness.
A perioral rash affects the skin surrounding the lips.
Mouth's outer edges
- vermilionVivid red-orange pigment
- philtrumGroove above upper lip
- labialRelating to lips
- commissureAnatomical meeting point
nasolabial · fold · mucosa · cutaneous · orifice · cheek · chin · buccal
Inflammation of the skin
- acneInflamed skin condition
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- impetigoBacterial skin infection, honey-crusted
- herpesChronic blister-causing virus
psoriasis · rosacea · pustules · papules · eruption · rash · lesion · inflammation
Pleased facial expression
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- grimaceTwisted expression of displeasure
- poutSulky facial expression
- grinBroad, toothy smile
smirk · scowl · sneer · pucker · purse · twitch · quiver · tremble
Loss of sensation
- tinglingSlight stinging sensation
- burningCombustion in progress
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- sensitivityResponsiveness to stimuli
tenderness · dryness · tightness · paresthesia · prickling · irritation · discomfort · soreness
Currently relevant or newsworthy
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
metronidazole · antibiotics · balm · emollient · moisturizer · retinoid
Cosmetic for coloring lips
- beardFacial hair growth
- mustacheUpper lip hair
- goateeChin-only beard style
- stubbleShort regrown facial hair
waxing · threading · shaving · depilatory · dermaplaning
lips
Mouth's outer edges
commissure · nasolabial · fold · mucosa · cutaneous · orifice · cheek · chin · buccal · gingiva
dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
- acneInflamed skin condition
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- impetigoBacterial skin infection, honey-crusted
herpes · psoriasis · rosacea · pustules · papules · eruption · rash · lesion · inflammation · scaling
smile
Pleased facial expression
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- grimaceTwisted expression of displeasure
- poutSulky facial expression
grin · smirk · scowl · sneer · pucker · purse · twitch · quiver · tremble · curl
numbness
Loss of sensation
sensitivity · tenderness · dryness · tightness · paresthesia · prickling · irritation · discomfort · soreness · chapping
topical
Currently relevant or newsworthy
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
hydrocortisone · metronidazole · antibiotics · balm · emollient · moisturizer · retinoid
lipstick
Cosmetic for coloring lips
stubble · waxing · threading · shaving · depilatory · dermaplaning
perioralintraoral
Inside the mouth
oral · buccal · sublingual · palatal · periorbital