What Causes A Rash On The Cheek?

Posted on Thu, 22 Dec 2016

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Thu, 22 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have what appears to be a rash on one cheek. It is tender to the touch.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be contact dermatitis or photosensitive rash, topical steroid

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be either contact dermatitis to something you have used or applied on your skin or a photosensitive rash related to sun exposure.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected area twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once daily at bedtime for 7-10 days.
Besides this continue with your facial cleanser and go for frequent and liberal application of the moisturising cream.
This should resolve your problem.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng