Skin Conditions
Irritant contact dermatitis due to saliva
Mild
ICD-10: L24 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: लार से चर्म रोग · தமிழ்: எச்சில் தோல் எரிச்சல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಲಾಲಾರಸ ಚರ್ಮ ಕೆರಳಿಕೆ · తెలుగు: లాలాజల చర్మ చికాకు · বাংলা: লালার চর্মরোগ · मराठी: लाळेमुळे त्वचा रोग · ગુજરાતી: લાળથી ચામડીનો રોગ
About this condition
This is a skin irritation that develops around the mouth due to constant contact with saliva. It commonly affects infants who drool, people who sleep with their mouth open, or those with excessive salivation. Keeping the area clean and dry, and applying barrier creams can help heal the irritated skin.
Common symptoms
redness around mouth
dry cracked skin
itching
burning sensation
skin irritation
chapped lips
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 1 week
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | लार से चर्म रोग · मुंह के आसपास लालिमा · त्वचा में जलन · लार से खुजली |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | எச்சில் தோல் எரிச்சல் · வாய் சுற்று சிவப்பு · தோல் வறட்சி · எச்சில் தோல் ஒவ்வாமை |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಲಾಲಾರಸ ಚರ್ಮ ಕೆರಳಿಕೆ · ಬಾಯಿ ಸುತ್ತ ಕೆಂಪು · ಚರ್ಮ ಒಣಗುವಿಕೆ · ಲಾಲಾರಸ ತುರಿಕೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | లాలాజల చర్మ చికాకు · నోటి చుట్టూ ఎరుపు · చర్మం పొడిబారుట · లాలాజలం దద |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | লালার চর্মরোগ · মুখের চারপাশ লাল · ত্বক জ্বালা · লালায় চুলকানি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | लाळेमुळे त्वचा रोग · तोंडाभोवती लालसरपणा · त्वचा कोरडेपणा · लाळेची खाज |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | લાળથી ચામડીનો રોગ · મોં આસપાસ લાલાશ · ત્વચા બળતરા · લાળથી ખંજવાળ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Irritant contact dermatitis due to saliva?
redness around mouth, dry cracked skin, itching, burning sensation, skin irritation, chapped lips.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 1 week
Is Irritant contact dermatitis due to saliva common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Irritant contact dermatitis due to saliva?
Severity is classified as Mild. if symptoms persist beyond 1 week.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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