Red rash on both cheeks

[jakesglobal]

Hello! For around a month now I have had a butterfly shaped rash across both cheeks and nose. The skin is very soft and hot when touched. I have tried a lot of different things to reduce the redness including going to the doctors who gave me a anti inflammatory cream. This helped slightly but then the rash returned again. I have also tried moisturising and aloe vera as well as hydra cortisone creams. There is every possibility that my skin could have maybe reacted to one of the products maybe? What would you recommend I try next? Shall I leave my face for a few days and not apply anything to it?

[jakesglobal]

Thanks for your kind response. I have noticed that the rash has been flaring up most mainly in the evenings. I noticed that the rash seems to flare up when I have a glass of red wine. Have you heard of something like that before? The rash is also very symmetrical and when I wash my face with cold water the reddening cools. It is never itchy or uncomfortable really so think the wine theory could definitely be interesting.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to dermatitis or rosacea. Rosacea is a cutaneous disorder primarily of the central part of the face , such as forehead; cheeks ;nose; and chin.
Treatment options vary from antibiotic creams, antihistaminics, sun screens to laser treatment. A dermatologist’s evaluation will be the best.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.