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RED PATCHES ON FACE AND FOREHEAD
I HAVE RED DRY PATCHES ON MY FACIAL CHEEKBONES ABOUT AN INCH AND A QUARTER AROUND THAT BECOME SCABBY . . . IT ALSO RUNS UP THE SIDE OF MY FACE BY MY EYES AND BY MY EYEBROWS AND FORMS SMALL SCABS/// HAVE BEEN GIVEN BETAMETASONA (VALERATO) FOR THIS, BUT IT DOES NOT SEEM TO HELP. REGULAR HAND CREAM PUT ON TO MOISTURIZE IT ALSO DOES NOT SEEM TO BE USEFULL. IT HAS GONE FROM A MINOR IRRITITATION 3 YEARS AGO, TO THE POINT NOW PEOPLE NOW STOP ME IN PUBLIC AND ASK WHAT IS WRONG. ANY IDEAS? I LIVE IN COSTA RICA IN A HOT SUNNY HUMID CLIMATE.
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Rosacea is one possibility which needs to be ruled out. It is a cutaneous disorder primarily of the central part of the face , such as forehead; cheeks ;nose; and chin. The other possibilities which need evaluation are eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis skin. In order to confirm the diagnosis please get an evaluation done from a dermatologist.
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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.