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What Causes An Itchy Rash On The Face,neck And Chin Area?

Hi, my name is Tess. I have a question regarding on this skin rash that I am suffering on my face mostly. It start looking like a mosquito bites, it itch bad, it burns then it turn into a really dry flaky skin. Mostly on my face and neck and chin area. Is it an allergy reaction or something more serious? Help please?
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Hi,

It seems that you may be having allergic contact dermatitis most probably. There may be some cause. House dust,housedust mite,pollensoap,, fume, pllutants,cosmetic, grass..etc may be responsible. Sun rays may be also one of the great factors. There may be photosensitivity. It might relapse. You consult dermatologist fir firm diagnosis and treatment. I generally manage case like you in following manner..
-after taking detailed history, I do investigate thoroughly to rule oute any internal disease or photosensitive connective tissue diease.
-I advise to avoid all suspecting contactants responsible and to cover the face and neck by clothes.
- drugs like steroid in tappering dose,antihistaminics like levocetirizine, if needed antibiotics may be orescribed.
- topical application of mild steroid cream or tacrolimus oint may be advised.
- to avoid soap on affected parts.
- to avoid stress and worries, as that can exacerbate the disease.

I hope this would be helpful to you.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD

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What Causes An Itchy Rash On The Face,neck And Chin Area?

Hi, It seems that you may be having allergic contact dermatitis most probably. There may be some cause. House dust,housedust mite,pollensoap,, fume, pllutants,cosmetic, grass..etc may be responsible. Sun rays may be also one of the great factors. There may be photosensitivity. It might relapse. You consult dermatologist fir firm diagnosis and treatment. I generally manage case like you in following manner.. -after taking detailed history, I do investigate thoroughly to rule oute any internal disease or photosensitive connective tissue diease. -I advise to avoid all suspecting contactants responsible and to cover the face and neck by clothes. - drugs like steroid in tappering dose,antihistaminics like levocetirizine, if needed antibiotics may be orescribed. - topical application of mild steroid cream or tacrolimus oint may be advised. - to avoid soap on affected parts. - to avoid stress and worries, as that can exacerbate the disease. I hope this would be helpful to you. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD