Rosacea or Not??

[strwbrry99]

For the past few months i have noticed an extreme change in my skin. My skin, which had little to no problems has  been turning red during the day. I have checked into rosacea , but im not exactly sure my symptoms fit it. You see, when i wake up in the morning, my skin color is fine. But as i go hrough out the day, oil begins to run form my T zone and THATS when i my face becomes red. I am wondering if this could be induced from the many products i have used and how i use to constantly scrubbed my skin trying to make it perfect ( i did this for years). Also i didnt have any real problems with redness until i read this article about how putting toothpaste on ur face would help prevet pimples and i did this for about 2 1/2 months ( why i continued with it, i do not know.) I have tried using Eucerins Reness elief Perfecting Lotion to help reduce the redness, but no matter the oil still come through and my skin gets red. My skin is this way with many products. But for now, ive been taking a shower in the morning and just wetting my face before i go to school and that seems to reduce all redness for most of the day. I'm really at a lost. Can you help me?? Is it Rosacea or Not?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From your symptoms rosacea needs to be ruled out. 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.

[strwbrry99]

P.S. The redness is mostly on the cheeks of my face .