I have been seeing a dermatologist for some time now regarding a rash that appeared on my face last July (2011). It started around the nasal labial folds on my face and was itchy and unsightly. I used various creams on it including Hydrocortisone, Daktacort, Nizoral, Betnovate C, Eumovate and Protopic with varying degrees of success (I am guilty of using anti fungal creams for days instead of weeks as I see no improvement). After using Protopic on it I developed an infection and subsequently had to take Lymecycline for 4 1/2 months which cleared the rash.
It was initially described as seborrheic dermatitis with a bit of rosacea, then eczema. After stopping the Antibiotics the rash has come back and now appeared on my chest quite suddenly. The rash on my face however is different from my initial break out and has appeared across my cheek area instead of the naso labial folds which seem to have calmed down now. The dermatologist says it looks like SD BUT is not a typical manifestation of it. Yes I have an itchy scalp occasionally but no flakes, the rash on my face and chest is not flaky or scaly or even itchy but still I have this diagnosis. I don't want to second guess my dermatologist but I think a second opinion is now necessary and I don't want to upset anyone by asking at my GP's as the dermatologist works from there and will no doubt see my request.
I have attached a photo of my face, it is looking calmer as i have been using Betnovate C which is the only cream that seems to help but have been told not to use it long term on my face.
I wake up with red raised bumps on my face that appear to be getting worse. I'm absolutely against taking anything in tablet form as the fear of side effects is huge. My dermatologist suggested I take Terbinafine for approx 12 weeks but I desperately wish to avoid it. Is this truly Sebhoerric Dermatitis?
Many thanks
Bedhead