Unknown Red Rash/Blemishes on Face (Pics)

[echo331]

I have a red rash/cluster of blemishes on my chin that has extended up my cheek and under my chin. They are not itchy or painful, just unsightly. It has been present for a couple of months now. I have tried everything to get rid of them--zit cream, tea tree oil, Metronidazole cream, homeopathic rosacea gel, eczema cream, Desitin, and calamine lotion. Nothing seems to help. I did not change my makeup, laundry detergent, or skin care products before it began. I have fair, sensitive skin as well. Can anyone offer insight into what it may be?

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[echo331]

Thank you for your response. The rash/cluster of blemishes is doing quite well. I began washing my face with a soap that contains sea buckthorn oil and  applying a topical homeopathic psoriasis gel. While the area is a little dry, it is much less red and is beginning to lose its bumpy texture.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These rashes can be due to perioral dermatitis. Treatment consists of oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. A mild soap or soap substitute, such as Dove or Cetaphil should be used for washing. Scrubbing should be avoided.

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.