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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Raised, red, sometimes very itchy rash on face
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Raised, red, sometimes very itchy rash on face
by ccs7515, Jun 21, 2007 12:00AM
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A rash appeared on my face in about mid April. It was only on the right side at the time. Over the past few months, it has cleared up significantly, but then come back with full force and spread to my entire face. I know I should go to the dermatologist - I just don't have time and working from home, it is easy to ignore.
Anyway, the rash is sometimes very itchy - and I have probably put 10 different medicines on it over the course of the past 2 months. The rash is parts is now turning to scabs (as visible in the picture) and I am desperately trying to figure out what it is.
It now seems to be spreading to just below my neckline - where if you will a vneck would show your skin.
do you have any idea what it could be -- and more importantly, if there is something I can use OTC?
A rash appeared on my face in about mid April. It was only on the right side at the time. Over the past few months, it has cleared up significantly, but then come back with full force and spread to my entire face. I know I should go to the dermatologist - I just don't have time and working from home, it is easy to ignore.
Anyway, the rash is sometimes very itchy - and I have probably put 10 different medicines on it over the course of the past 2 months. The rash is parts is now turning to scabs (as visible in the picture) and I am desperately trying to figure out what it is.
It now seems to be spreading to just below my neckline - where if you will a vneck would show your skin.
do you have any idea what it could be -- and more importantly, if there is something I can use OTC?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 21, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 21, 2007 12:00AM
The facial pictures look like textbook rosacea. Oral antibiotics for a month or two plus a topical cream should clear you right up, though of course you'll need to see a doctor to get these medications. Rosacea does not affect the chest, however, and I can't tell what the non-facial rash is and what relationship it has, if any, with the facial rash. To learn about that you'll need to see a doctor too, but of course you're already going.....
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
