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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Rash on my face
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Rash on my face
by ak49, Feb 14, 2004 12:00AM
I have a rash on my face near my nose and on my chin near the corner of my mouth, it started out as tiny flesh colored bumps but then became red and itchy. I went to the dermatologist and she gave me metrolotion and eledel, she said it could be eczema or a mild form of rosacea. THat didnt work and it made it wose so i went back and she gave me doxycline. Which also is not working. I have another appointment with a different doctor on monday... however I think it has more to do with my eczema because i have really dry skin on my face and scalp. I have never had any acne problems or redness which makes me think it is not rosacea. I am afraid it will never go away at this rate.It has been 3 weeks. Do you have any idea what it could be or how i can get it to go away quickly?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Feb 14, 2004 12:00AM
, Feb 14, 2004 12:00AM
I think your dermatologist is correct. I think you have a form of rosacea, and that doxycycline will do the trick if you give it long enough. Long enough means 4-6 weeks. I urge you not to change course until you've invested that length of time. Occasionally, doxycycline doesn't work, and other antibiotics need to be used. But in your case, I don't think you've waited long enough to tell. I'd keep up the Metrolotion too, by the way.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by itchyalways, Mar 17, 2004 12:00AM
Your symptoms started just as mine did almost two yrs. ago. Please check out www.morgellons.org to rule this condition out. It might just save you a substantial amount of money, time, and the frustration of those around you thinking your crazy.
by Stew72, Oct 13, 2008 12:43AM
A related discussion, Rash on my face! was started.
