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How To Get Rid Off The Itchy Rash On The Chin And Red Lump On The Cheek?

I had a small blistery itchy rash on my chin and the occaisional red lump on my cheek. I saw a dermatologist and she thought it may be rosasea although my gp thought it could have been perial dermatitis due to using cortersone on my cheek. She prescribed me doxycyline, now my chin rash seems to be improving but my cheeks are covered in random red lumps under the skin almost like an allergy almost. Should I try some other antibiotics?
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Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
Rosacea and perioral dermatitis can be differentiated clinically. Rosacea is characterised by flushing, thread vessels and raised bumps or pustules. Intake of hot meals or beverages, spicy food, sun light precipitates flushing.
Perioral dermatitis presents around oral cavity and is seen as red rashes or bumps.
Treatment varies in both. i would advise that you consult a dermatologist in your area. Also you may use Ask a specialist feature of this website to post your query along with a pic. This would ensure an appropriate diagnosis based treatment from our side.
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How To Get Rid Off The Itchy Rash On The Chin And Red Lump On The Cheek?

Hi, Thanks for writing to us. Rosacea and perioral dermatitis can be differentiated clinically. Rosacea is characterised by flushing, thread vessels and raised bumps or pustules. Intake of hot meals or beverages, spicy food, sun light precipitates flushing. Perioral dermatitis presents around oral cavity and is seen as red rashes or bumps. Treatment varies in both. i would advise that you consult a dermatologist in your area. Also you may use Ask a specialist feature of this website to post your query along with a pic. This would ensure an appropriate diagnosis based treatment from our side. Regards