Cortozone damaged facial skin

[erthrebil]

I had been prescribed a series of cortozone style creams (hydrozole, eleven and the like) for an unknown rash underneath my ears on both sides of my neck. I now have red skin which is so upsetting as I think it is telangiestica? I have tried everything I know…taking vitamin e c zinc b grapeseed extract, and applying rose hip oil calendula arnica, to NO EVAIL. I know laser may help but have also heard negatives with this. Can ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME? I have a spinal injury & this is just the final blow.  With kind regards, Steve

[erthrebil]

Dear kinnd, thankyou very much for your response, suggestions, and kind manner. I have been to a dermatologist who seemed to think it was associated with sun damage as I am 37, worked outdoors most of my life, and have some mild melesma on my forehead (ANOTHER distress!! & prescribed 'superfade' which made it worse!…also, any natural remedies for this would be a godsend!…sorry I'm so messed)…however, the redness only surfaced after months of using these creams…the last of which was 'elecon' I think? Anyway, it is definately the steroid creams…pharmacists, drs, surgeons (spinal fusion…failed!!!) have not been helpful in my life! So yeah, any natural remedies would be so awesome. Thankyou

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
What you may be having is steroid induced dermatitis or rosacea. Steroid induced rosacea or dermatitis is an adverse effect of using steroids. Some patients develop steroid-induced rosacea within weeks of applying a topical steroid; others may not experience it for years.

Using tacrolimus often resolves the itch, redness, and tenderness of steroid-induced rosacea but it should be taken after a dermatologist’s guidance. Avoiding rosacea triggers, such as caffeine, spicy foods, and alcohol, also may help clear the skin. If the symptoms persist then please consult a dermatologist. Also use of antibiotic creams, antihistaminics, sun screens helps but consultation of a dermatologist is required first.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.