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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
pustular/cystic acne rosacea
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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pustular/cystic acne rosacea
by Pinkie, Jul 29, 2001 12:00AM
I am a 57 year old woman and for the past 4 years have been getting small, flat, non itchy round dark pink/red dots on my nose both on top and also on the sides. They stay for 5 to 10 days, disappear for a while sometimes as long as 1 month then flare up again. Sometimes they get pus in them and sometimes they form a very sore deep cyst like lesion. These cysts last from one to two weeks.
I have been diagnosed with rosacea and perioral dermatitis. Would either of these diseases cause this type of lesions? One doctor told me he thought I had seb. derm. I do have an extremly oily face and hair but the rest of my body is dry. Kind of strange for a post menopausal woman don't you think?
Please help if you can. Thank you.
I have been diagnosed with rosacea and perioral dermatitis. Would either of these diseases cause this type of lesions? One doctor told me he thought I had seb. derm. I do have an extremly oily face and hair but the rest of my body is dry. Kind of strange for a post menopausal woman don't you think?
Please help if you can. Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 29, 2001 12:00AM
, Jul 29, 2001 12:00AM
Seborrheic dermatitis ("seb derm") produces not pimples and pustules but greasy scales. Perioral dermatitis, which is a form of rosacea, does seem more likely. Simple treatment with external antibiotics is available.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (1)
by edie21, Jul 05, 2008 05:44AM
A related discussion, Acne Cysts was started.
