Severe face rash

[notmyplanet]

I have a serious rash on the face for 11 days and it keeps getting worse. I saw my dermatologist and she said it was from allergy, but I was taking antihistaminic drugs (Aerius), which she prescribed me, for 7 days and no change. I also have this rash on my arms, legs and chest but not like on the face. In Monday she prescribed me antibiotics (doxycycline) and I see no change to better. I'm feeling like my face will fall of. It burns and sometimes is itchy. I didn't have rubeola(Measles) or chicken pox as a child.

You can see the picture. Please if someone knows what this could be, help me. This is not acne. I had a clear skin while this didn't appear.

Sry for my grammar, English isn't my native language.

Thank you in advance.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These symptoms can be due to allergic reaction or viral rashes like measles or chicken pox. You should try to keep the area clean and dry, wear loose-fitting cotton clothing. Also use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid deodorant / cosmetics. You can also use calamine lotion and take antihistaminic like Benadryl for the itching.

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.

[notmyplanet]

Thank you. :( I was afraid of that.

[maatson]

The lesions resemble Chicken pox.