Consistent bumpy/itchy rash on jaw

[sunderwood]

Hi there. For about the past year or so I've had a recurring rash on my jaw. At it's worst, it's very itchy, bumpy and red, sometimes dry. It's always there, but only really flares up every couple weeks and last for a few days. It's always in the same isolated spot on my right jaw. When it isn't flared up, you can still see it, but it doesn't itch, isn't bumpy and is a lighter shade of red. I went to my general doctor, who wasn't quite sure what it was, and she gave me a 14 day supply of the antibiotic Minocycline. After two weeks on the antibiotic, it had almost completely disappeared, it was still very slighty red, but I'm not sure if that was the rash still there, or skin scarring from the breakouts.

It stayed away for a month or two, but it has been back the last few months. I've tried changing soaps, getting new pillows, different shaving cream, and I just can't seem to get rid of it. Nothing seems to really irritate or cause it, it just comes and goes randomly. I'm really hoping to get some help identifying what it is, and how I might be able to treat it. The inside of my right ear has been very itchy as well since this rash came about, not sure if it's related or not. I'll include a picture of the rash. Thanks!

[Mariejake1991]

Hi, sounds a lot like what I have now. I’ve had it for a year. It was very mild in the beginning and now my flare ups are more constant. I have been 2 the derm 2x...she gave me clindamycin gel, Sulfacleanse and contact dermatitis cream. I also am currently on doxycycline to see if that helps but nothing is helping....it’s gotten worse. It’s mainly on my jawline also and the bumps never really disappear just descrease in red was and size. It’s only on the Right side of my face and my cheek stay pretty red bc of it. Did you ever find a cure for it or find out the reason it was happening?? It itches bad and I’ve never really had acne prone skin, just occasionally pimples before this. I’m lost. Thanks for the advice

[Mariejake1991]

Hi, sounds a lot like what I have now. I’ve had it for a year. It was very mild in the beginning and now my flare ups are more constant. I have been 2 the derm 2x...she gave me clindamycin gel, Sulfacleanse and contact dermatitis cream. I also am currently on doxycycline to see if that helps but nothing is helping....it’s gotten worse. It’s mainly on my jawline also and the bumps never really disappear just descrease in red was and size. It’s only on the Right side of my face and my cheek stay pretty red bc of it. Did you ever find a cure for it or find out the reason it was happening?? It itches bad and I’ve never really had acne prone skin, just occasionally pimples before this. I’m lost. Thanks for the advice

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be eczema. Eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash).Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.

If still the symptoms do not improve then pls get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist.

Hope it helps.Take care and regards.

[Mariejake1991]

Hi,
I am having the same type of issue. I have added several photos to my profile and would love your opinion. I have already seen my derm 2x and pcp. My rash seems to be getting worse. Thank you for anything.