face rash

[TravisRM]

ive recently been getting red, dry itchy burning skin, and it appears in the same places all the time.  in my eyebrows, the bridge of my nose, both my cheeks, and along my jawline on each side. it usually goes away for a while, but it always comes back. i took some pictures today if anyone would like to see them. it looks so horrible this morning that i had to stay home from work. it also goes into my gotee and moustache, turning them both red and burning, and also cause flaking. it also makes the outer skin around my nostrils really itchy!
can anyone help
thanks


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[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Based on your description, this may be caused by either a solar allergy or Rosacea.

Both these involve the areas you have indicated as well as are increased in intensity by sun exposure.

This may therefore require sun screens and protection from the sun. Further treatment for each condition is different and can be described based on the symptoms and signs. You may give us more details and a picture for better corelation. On the other hand, you may also visit your dermatologist for this.

Hope this helped. Let me know if you may need any more information.

Best regards

[TravisRM]

thanks again for ur quick response! i posted pictures of the rash in my photo album. im going to see a doctor soon, and id like to hear what u have to say before i go.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It could be eczema, sweat dermatitis, allergic reactions or eczema.

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 .

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).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

Let us know if you need any further information.

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

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

Regards.