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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Rash On The Face
Posted on
Thu, 18 Jun 2015
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Thu, 18 Jun 2015
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Thu, 16 Jul 2015
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Question : I have a reoccurring rash on my face. Red splotches. Does not seem like roseacea. It will be there on a given day and then go away for a period of time.
Brief Answer:
Photo aggravated lesion
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Red splotches on face suggest photo aggravated lesions.
It can be either polymorphic light eruption or rosaceae.
I would like to know whether you have any rashes on other parts of body ?
Is there photosensitivity ?
Is there a seasonal variation ?
Please answer the above and upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Photo aggravated lesion
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Red splotches on face suggest photo aggravated lesions.
It can be either polymorphic light eruption or rosaceae.
I would like to know whether you have any rashes on other parts of body ?
Is there photosensitivity ?
Is there a seasonal variation ?
Please answer the above and upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Hello, I am curious about an estimate on when to expect feedback?
Hello Dr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Please see my answers below:
I would like to know whether you have any rashes on other parts of body ? No
Is there photosensitivity ? No
Is there a seasonal variation ? not seasonal.
I have applied a topical ointment (Cortisone 10) it seems to have made it feel better. I will be uploading a pic for you. Note that it actually is in my ear.
Hello, following up in regards to my picture upload and whether or not you have any questions. I was hoping to understand if you have a diagnosis?
Hello Dr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Please see my answers below:
I would like to know whether you have any rashes on other parts of body ? No
Is there photosensitivity ? No
Is there a seasonal variation ? not seasonal.
I have applied a topical ointment (Cortisone 10) it seems to have made it feel better. I will be uploading a pic for you. Note that it actually is in my ear.
Hello, following up in regards to my picture upload and whether or not you have any questions. I was hoping to understand if you have a diagnosis?
Brief Answer:
Rosaceae
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
It's looking like mild rosaceae.
I treat such cases with topical metronidazole cream in night and sunscreen in day.
You can try this for s week and see response.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you
Rosaceae
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
It's looking like mild rosaceae.
I treat such cases with topical metronidazole cream in night and sunscreen in day.
You can try this for s week and see response.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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