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Steroid Rosacea
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.

Steroid Rosacea

by 6288mm, Aug 19, 2003 12:00AM
For the past three months I have been using Ultravate ointment on my scalp for folliculitis decalvans--I think this strong ointment caused my face to break out! I then started applying betamethasone ointment on my face and now I have Steroid rosacea! My Dr. has me using Elidel to clear it up--it initially made a big difference! Now it seems to have lost its effectiveness. How long will this take to clear up?! Its been about two weeks-- I look HORRIBLE!!! Also will this be a recurring condition in my life?? Also why is my face ITCHING !! and what can be done to control it? When will the itching subside???  Re: the folliculitis; will it ever go away? Can I go completely bald from this? How can I control it without Steroids?!



Thanks in advance for your much needed answer!

by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 20, 2003 12:00AM
I'm not sure about scalp Ultravate causing facial problems, but betamethasone ointment can certainly do it.  Besdies avoiding steroids, topical antibiotic creams (like metronidazole) as well as oral antibiotics (like doxycycline) will indee clear this up.  When steroids are stopped, the condition flares, but this is temporary.  Talk to your doctor about the antibiotic regimen I'm suggesting.  Don't worry--you face will be good as new.



The scalp condition you have is rare and very hard to treat.  I think you will need ongoing steroid treatments, but these should not affect your face.



Best.



Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (4)

by boarsme17, Oct 28, 2003 12:00AM
Hi you will probably think i am crazy but i have been struggling with this issue and am just looking for some help or advice if possible.  My whole life I have had very dry skin and experienced eczema.  And one day my aunt told me to put hydrocortison 1% on my face to see if that helped.  Sure enough it worked and I used the hydrocortisone on my face for about two years now.  Recently my face has been getting really red at various times.  Also I recently went to college and moved away from my family so this is very difficult for me.  My face was getting red and it was hard for me to go and meet new friends.  Anyway I went to the dermatoligist and he asked me about the what I have been putting on my face and I told him about the hydrocortisone.  He told me to quit using it immediately but really didn't tell me much else.  He put me on some mild steriods for about six days and put me on two topical applications.  One Elidel and the other Metrolotion.  I started using the Elidel and my face would within twenty minutes get very hot and red.  So I discontinued the use of Elidel and am now using the Metrolotion.  However in the area where I had always used the hydrocortisone it is always red right now and it has been about two weeks since I stopped using the cortosone.  I am really frustrated and I am goin back to the Dermatoligist tomorrow to see what he can do for me, cuz this at my age is causing me to get really embarrased and I get so red when I get called on in class and stuff I am beginning to believe I am developing a social phobia.  Anyway can you give me some advice on this issue of using hydrocortisone on my face, I used it on my nose and right by my nose on my cheecks.  Becuase this is really bothering me and is starting to affect my school work.  Will this redness ever go away?  He said I was thinning out my skin, how long will it take for my skin to get back to normal?  I am goin having a lot of troubles with this and it is starting to get to my head so if you have any knowledge on this will you let me know.  Thanx

by boarsme17, Oct 28, 2003 12:00AM
Hi you will probably think i am crazy but i have been struggling with this issue and am just looking for some help or advice if possible.  My whole life I have had very dry skin and experienced eczema.  And one day my aunt told me to put hydrocortison 1% on my face to see if that helped.  Sure enough it worked and I used the hydrocortisone on my face for about two years now.  Recently my face has been getting really red at various times.  Also I recently went to college and moved away from my family so this is very difficult for me.  My face was getting red and it was hard for me to go and meet new friends.  Anyway I went to the dermatoligist and he asked me about the what I have been putting on my face and I told him about the hydrocortisone.  He told me to quit using it immediately but really didn't tell me much else.  He put me on some mild steriods for about six days and put me on two topical applications.  One Elidel and the other Metrolotion.  I started using the Elidel and my face would within twenty minutes get very hot and red.  So I discontinued the use of Elidel and am now using the Metrolotion.  However in the area where I had always used the hydrocortisone it is always red right now and it has been about two weeks since I stopped using the cortosone.  I am really frustrated and I am goin back to the Dermatoligist tomorrow to see what he can do for me, cuz this at my age is causing me to get really embarrased and I get so red when I get called on in class and stuff I am beginning to believe I am developing a social phobia.  Anyway can you give me some advice on this issue of using hydrocortisone on my face, I used it on my nose and right by my nose on my cheecks.  Becuase this is really bothering me and is starting to affect my school work.  Will this redness ever go away?  He said I was thinning out my skin, how long will it take for my skin to get back to normal?  I am goin having a lot of troubles with this and it is starting to get to my head so if you have any knowledge on this will you let me know.  Thanx

by jannov, Nov 01, 2003 12:00AM
Dear,

I’d like to describe a little bit different way how to treat health or skin problems.

I suffered from atopic eczema all my childhood. My mom tried everything possible to help me, but nothing worked. I went to see many doctors, tried every cream or pills with no results. I remember my mom how desperately she tried. One day I don't know why, but I went to see a healer who came to my town once a month to help people. Believe or not. The eczema what I was suffering from  for 18 years was gone within few weeks. I learned at that time, that skin is only a mirror of my organism. The problem on the skin is just a demonstration of some of your organ problems. Skin problem is just one way how to let you know about that.

But anyway, when I was 20 years old I started to travel to different countries. Never had problems with my skin until I came to USA 5 years ago. I was OK for 4 years but last year I got severe eczema again. Except my face I had it everywhere.

I tried everything possible for few months, with no results at all. I decided to search for alternative help again. I got in touch with Mr. Gellner who was claiming he can treat any health problem over the distance by meditation. And he was saying that he was successful in 99% of all eczema cases so far .First I didn't believe it and was fighting with that problems for another months. Than I said to myself, I don't need to risk anything, if I'm going to try and I did. 5 months was nothing happening at all. On the 6th month my bad eczema disappeared within one week and never came back again. His treatment is very unusual but has the best advantage what nobody else can offer. You pay after you see the results. You can just give it a try and wait till it comes. From the time I got fixed from him, I started to promote his healing method around the world. It is not about money, but about helping to other people, because I know how people with eczema can feel in our society. The web page is www.healer-cz.com  You can ask by e-mail what ever you might need to know or you can call me on my cell in USA 937-672-3935

by huma55, Apr 03, 2008 11:38PM
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