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Good Afternoon, I Have Had A Rash On Both Of
Question: Good afternoon,
I have had a rash on both of my cheeck bones for over one month now and its now spreading through to my forhead. i was prescribed Metronidazole Gel usp 1%25 but it doesnt seem to work. I need to know what could be causing it and how to remove it as quickley as possible please. I am currently on no other medication (except for vitamins)
I have had a rash on both of my cheeck bones for over one month now and its now spreading through to my forhead. i was prescribed Metronidazole Gel usp 1%25 but it doesnt seem to work. I need to know what could be causing it and how to remove it as quickley as possible please. I am currently on no other medication (except for vitamins)
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide more information
Detailed Answer:
Hallo and welcome to ask a doctor service..I have gone through your query and viewed the images.
I can see red patches with scaling on cheeks and forehead- perhaps patches of seborrheic dermatitis or it could be a light induced eruption. I would like to know if you have any symptoms like itching?
Hope to assist you further
Kindly provide more information
Detailed Answer:
Hallo and welcome to ask a doctor service..I have gone through your query and viewed the images.
I can see red patches with scaling on cheeks and forehead- perhaps patches of seborrheic dermatitis or it could be a light induced eruption. I would like to know if you have any symptoms like itching?
Hope to assist you further
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
thank you for your diagnostician. could you please be more specific about what specific information do you need? I do live an active lifestyle and I am prone to different weather conditions due to my job throughout the day. I generally have dry skin around my throat and cheek area and I use non-scented lotion for that. other than aloe vera, what else can I use to treat this condition?
Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis seems the likely possibility
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
I inquired if you have any associated itching?
I feel this is seborrheic dermatitis which usually presents like this as itchy, red, scaly/ flaky patches on face. The involvement of glabellar region is classical of facial seborrheic dermatitis I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g either fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream or triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream, twice daily for a week or 10 days. These are prescription topical steroids. An OTC topical steroid cream e.g hydrocortisone 1% cream would be worth trying first.
Take care
Seborrheic dermatitis seems the likely possibility
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
I inquired if you have any associated itching?
I feel this is seborrheic dermatitis which usually presents like this as itchy, red, scaly/ flaky patches on face. The involvement of glabellar region is classical of facial seborrheic dermatitis I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g either fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream or triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream, twice daily for a week or 10 days. These are prescription topical steroids. An OTC topical steroid cream e.g hydrocortisone 1% cream would be worth trying first.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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