Red Face & Red Neck

[MJB56]

I have always gotten red in the face and had a red neck.  I do have high blood pressure and do take medicine.  I am a smoker and do drink some alcohol.  I take procardia, metorprol and lisinipril for the blood pressure.  With these meds it is regulated.  I did have some tests done earlier in the year.  One was a speical Cardio CT Angiogram and showed some narrowing of one artery, but not blocked.  I have to watch my diet and stop smoking.  Recently my face has gotten red more frequently.  Any exposure to sunlight or being out in the heat makes it worse.  Can this be related to any of the meds I am taking?  Appreciate any help.

[MJB56]

I just went to the dermatologist and I was told I have Acne Rosacea and Seborrheic Dermatitis.  As far as my meds go for HB, they are Procardia XL 90 MG, Lisnipril, & Metropol, and Simvastatin for Chol.  My neck also gets flaming red and hot as well.

Appreciate your help.
MB

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
There are certain medications which causes the body to re-act to sunlight.It sensitizes it to produce an allergic type response.
This is called a physical allergy.
You could use a sunscreen and wear a hat to protect your face and neck when you are out in the sun.
The exact drug from among what you are taking that produces the re-action is not known but since you have to be on the medications, it is better to keep yourself protected.