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Subject: Facial Rashes
Topic Area: Psoriasis
Forum: The Dermatology Forum
Question Posted By: Sufferer on Friday, December 08, 2000
For the past two years I have suffered with what I was told
was Psoriasis. I have used a variety of treatments (cortisone creams,
emollient creams etc)
The area affected up until now was above
the mouth and below the nose. At the beginning it was flaky and itchy
and red. Now it is just continuously red and I am currently using Elocon
cream to fade the redness. The cream works for so long but the problem
persists.
However, i have just acquired a new job working in an
office and since then I am now suffering with ver itchy and red eyelids
and a red and flaky nose but only on one side, the other side of the
nose is perfectly normal.
I have never been sure that I was
diagnosed correctly as having Psoriasis as my symptons were more of a
rash nature. I have spent hundreds of pounds on treatment and am unable
to find anything that can combat whatever it is I've got. With it being
a facial problem the condition has ruined my confidence and i am no
longer to go out socially.
Are you able to pinpoint anything that might suggest I have something
other than Psoriasis?
Answer Posted By: Derm M.D. ASR
on Friday, December 08, 2000
Sufferer:
Your condition does not sound at all like
psoriasis; rather, it sounds like perioral dermatitis, a form of rosacea
whuich affects young women. Steroid creams make it last longer. Oral
antibiotics such as tetracycline are rapidly effective. I would advise
your consulting a dermatology specialist for evaluation and treatment.
Success shoud take about 4-6 weeks.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
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