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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Why is treatment not working on this rash?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Why is treatment not working on this rash?
by abdbdac, Jan 03, 2004 12:00AM
One year ago itchy rash appeared alongside nose and down to sides of mouth. Dermatologist treated with creams which helped but over time it worsened. Progressed to eye area and all of T-zone. Have tried Elidel (helped a long time), Noritate, Topical antibiotics, steroids. Started tetracycline in Nov. Rash worsens and a 10 day course of prednisone made is better but it returned when prednisone stopped. My face is a mess. It itches, it's red. I've tried leaving it alone - no makeup. Using only mild cleanser. It's depressing and interferring with my self-esteem. I'm a 45 year-old professional. Can this be Rosacea? Perioral Dermatitis? What? It's not responding and it's all over my T-zone (forehead, between eyes, under eyes, around mouth, etc.) HELP???? My dermatologist has me on U-cort once per day and Tetracycline twice a day but I see no progress at all. I'm so frustrated and hate to go to work. Makeup does not cover it!
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jan 04, 2004 12:00AM
, Jan 04, 2004 12:00AM
It's hard for me to answer, both because I'm not seeing you and because you've been on so many medications. Having said that, I suspect a rosacea/perioral dermatitis type of eruption. I would suggest avoiding any steroids (I don't know what U-Cort is, but I assume it's a steroid), and if tetracycline hasn't worked, perhaps one the other cycline derivatives such as doxyxycline or minocycline might help. Also, a different topical antibiotic such as sulfacetamide or azelaic acid could be considered. I suggest running these ideas past your dermatologist. You might also think about another opinion--sometimes a fresh pair of eyes helps.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
And the bowel perforation is simply not true. The treatment is very very gentle, non invasive. Just wondered what the Doctor thinks about this.
I my diet is very healthy most of the time...lots of water, no fast food at all, fruit and veg, i mostly eat unprocessed food.
I think the month leading up to Christmas festivities had an impact on my bowel.
And my comment stating that colonic irrigation does not cause perforated bowels ...is based purely on my own experience and my opinion only.