rash on chest and face

[celticolleen]

I have had a rash for several years on my face (across nose and cheeks) as well as on my chest (neckline).  A doctor told me that it was tinea versicolor.  In looking at the images on the net of tinea, I do have spots of it but it is not what the rash on my chest and face is.  The rest of the rash is not circular and does not respond to any of the creams or medications given to me. This rash is just a general redness.  It does not occur anywhere except the area of my chest that is normally seen through a neckline opening and across my nose and a little bit of my cheeks.   I am 50 years old but still have oily skin.  Any suggestions?  

[celticolleen]

I've been to a dermatologist, that's who told me that I had tinea versicolor.  But it doesn't seem to respond to any of the medication that has been given to me.  The ointments don't make the tinea go away, they just make me break out.  

The rash, especially on my chest, just looks like I've gotten a sunburn through the neckline of my outfit.  Except that it doesn't ever go away.  It's not the red of a fresh sunburn but the dull red of a days old sunburn.  

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

Other differentials include rosacea or dermatitis. Rosacea, presents as redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead.  The cause of rosacea is unknown  but this can be controlled. You can read more about this through this link: http://www.rosacea.org/index.php

I recommend that you have this evaluated further for proper management. Direct clinical examination is important to determine the diagnosis. Take care and keep us posted.

[ckegan]

This sounds like it could be Rosacea or maybe something more serious - hope you go to a Dermatologist to get a diagnosis