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Red Blotches All Over Face. Treated With Anti Biotics And Steroid Creams Which Dint Help. Any Treatment?
Over the last 2 years i have suffered with red blotches all over my face, and on these blotches which covers the whole of my face the skin is permanantly peeling.have been to the doctors who initially treated me steroid cream, which did nothing, then antibiotics for 12 months, which did nothing i had repeatedly asked to be referred to a skin specialist but he said they would not be able to do any more than him.
Fri, 31 May 2013
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The most common disorder for chronic blotches (red irregular patches) over face is rosacea. And of the causes of this disease is sun exposure, emotional stress, alcoholism and many more.
So it is advisable to avoid sun exposure, decrease stress levels and limit alcohol intake.
The medical treatment usually starts with metronidazole, tetracycline or minocycline cream (antibiotic).
Other topical treatments include azelaic acid, retinoic acid, and even vitamin C preparations.
Isotretinoin is given in severe cases and women are asked to take strict contraception methods since it causes severe birth defects to the fetus.
Lasers, pulsed light, and other surgical devices to remove visible blood vessels and reduce redness.
Consult dermatologist and take further suggestions
Wish you a good health
Thank you
Dr. Kidev.s
Welcome to health care magic
Thanks for your query.
The most common disorder for chronic blotches (red irregular patches) over face is rosacea. And of the causes of this disease is sun exposure, emotional stress, alcoholism and many more.
So it is advisable to avoid sun exposure, decrease stress levels and limit alcohol intake.
The medical treatment usually starts with metronidazole, tetracycline or minocycline cream (antibiotic).
Other topical treatments include azelaic acid, retinoic acid, and even vitamin C preparations.
Isotretinoin is given in severe cases and women are asked to take strict contraception methods since it causes severe birth defects to the fetus.
Lasers, pulsed light, and other surgical devices to remove visible blood vessels and reduce redness.
Consult dermatologist and take further suggestions
Wish you a good health
Thank you
Dr. Kidev.s
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