Itchy red face

[iceman888]

I have been experiencing recurring red, itchy (bumps below my ears).  I have been treated with 5-6 different topical creams, foams, in conjunction with prednisone, zantac, and another med.  The itchiness goes away but comes back at least once a month and does not go away for at least a week.  My face gets red, blotchy, itchy, hot, it becomes dry at times, and the bumps below my ears.  

I've been to my dermatologists many times, he has tried many things but it does not provide a permanent relief.  

I have not had this problem until about 2 years ago.  It has become more frequent...

Please help.  Thank you.

[iceman888]

I regret to inform you that it's back.  The condition is as worse as it was before.  However, there's something I do notice: my eyes are itchy and a bit of a runny nose.  I noticed this last time too, but did not report it.

The last time this occurred, my Dermatologist gave me prednison, and verdeso.  It helped, but after I stopped using the verdeso, 2 weeks late this occurs.

Again, any help would be much appreciated.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Glad the post was of some help to you.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you need any other information.

Post us about what your doctor advises.

Regards.

[iceman888]

Thank you for your suggestions.  I will follow through and will give you an update.  I had to see my dermatologist yesterday because it was so bad.  He looked at me and gave me another dose of prednisone (2 times a day) and a topical foam (verdeso).  This has worked in the past before but it comes back.

I am starting to think he is just trying to put a "band aide" and not treating.  What are your thoughts?

Prior to this, I was on prednisone, a topical ointment (stronger than verdeso), zantac, and xysal.

Thank you again for your help...

[BhumikaMD]

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene . Wear lose comfortable clothes. Wash all your linen and towels etc with a disinfectant solution.

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

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

Let us know if you need any further information.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for the symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.