What Causes Red Rashes On Face?

Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2015

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Question : have developed red splotches on side of face and cheeks, had stroke 3 years ago. am currently taking 4000 to 4800 mg. neurontin daily plus a regular aspirin.not painful or raw,just unsightly,currently using hydrocortisone 1 % cream with aloe twice a day with no results,have quit shaving to help conceal.

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic rashes/side effect of aspirin

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir!

Welcome to HealthcareMagic.

I understand your concern.Your symptoms could be due to allergy from bad weather or any new addition of product or nearby things in your life.I would ask you to stop using hydrocortisone cream for a while and just keep your skin moisturized alongwith a 7 days course of Antiallergic pills such as cetirizine.

These symptoms could also be adverse effects of long term aspirin use.I would ask you to get in touch with your doctor and see if you can substitute aspirin.These symptoms might go away on it own after stoppage.

Hope this helps.Feel free to ask more.
Dr.Moumita Chakraborty

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