I am a 23 year old male who has just been diagnosed as suffering from a rare skin condition called Ulerythema ophryogenes.
The give-away are my big red cheeks-which i have had most of my life
The dermatologist suggested laser treatment(pohotoderm)
I have checked the internet for information on this condition but have found almost nothing
Could you give me any information on it??
What is the success rate of laser for this treatment
I have read that the condition is associated with other diseass such as alopecia and atrophy--is that true???
Any information would be gladly accepted
yours sincerely
Conor
I have come to the conclusion that this too is Ulerythema Ophryogenes. My father also has some of these signs, which supports this diagnosis, as it is genetically linked.
What treatments are available for the keratosis, and the redened cheeks?
Is the laser treatment expensive or time consuming?
If you're a medical student, do yourself a favor and don't diagnose yourself, especially with a rare and exotic diagnosis. See a skin doctor and do it right, the way you will want your patients to. Most likely, you have things which are far more banal and easy to deal with than you think.
Dr. Rockoff
If you're a medical student, do yourself a favor and don't diagnose yourself, especially with a rare and exotic diagnosis. See a skin doctor and do it right, the way you will want your patients to. Most likely, you have things which are far more banal and easy to deal with than you think.
Dr. Rockoff