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What Do Red Rashes On Forehead Indicate?

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Posted on Sat, 11 Oct 2014
Question: i have red blotches on my forehead they can sometimes have a bit of a burning feeling at times they also seem to fade and come back. A couple months ago my DR froze what he called a sun damaged spot on my forehead shortly after I began to notice the blotches.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It seems to be Melasma.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for using HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
What you have described seems to be Melasma.Though a photograph might have helped more.
As you may be knowing by now the causes,
1.Exposure to sun
2.Hormonal changes.
3.Lotions and creams used in skin.
You have been given frozen treatment seems to be right, but I think you could not avoid do not do after the treatment.That is exposure to sun mainly, though once you have it, the recurrence is very common.

It may not be psoriasis so anti psoriasis creams may not work.But still if you can name a few I will be in better position to advice you on those lines.
By now you must have understood that Melasma is very difficult to treat, but still, we will give it a try once you post me a photograph and name of drugs used.
Waiting for your reply.
Best Wishes.


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Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Sharma (2 hours later)
I looked at some pictures of Melasma and it seems to have more of a brown color mine is very red.The only cream I tried is Eucerin Eczema relief and just basic Eucerin cream.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Melasma can be red initially.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Melasma can be red to begin with in many cases and most of the time its color changes to brown or black.
Some time it remains red because of local application of medicated creams.
As for as by your description and your doctors treatment I make a provisional diagnosis of melasma.
Reasons I have already mentioned, you can try few of the following local applications.
1.Hydroquinone cream
2.Tretinoin cream
3.Topical steroids
Or you can use combination of these after discussing with your doctor.
If all these treatment fails then dermatologists do chemical peeling, but it depends on patients skin typing.
When ever go out in sun wear sun screen.
The outcome is very slow.
For procedures you have to see a dermatologist.
You can upload images on right side of your dashboard where you can find option or you can send to YYYY@YYYY and subject as ATTN: Dr.Rakesh Sharma.
Hope you have answer to your query, if any more please go ahead or else you can close the question by rating it.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Sharma (1 hour later)
Hi,

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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Looks like Rosacea

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

Thanks for the photos. I have gone through them.

On photograph it does look like Rosacea or an inflamed skin.
It is said to be hereditary or related to ones immune system.
In both cases topical steroid as I have advised you initially may be useful.

Triggers are exposure to sun, very hot and very cold temperature, alcohol and hot and spicy food.

The best way to treat this is to avoid trigger factors. Keep a note of your potential triggers so that you can avoid them in future.

Only use soothing and non irritating lotions.
There is no definitive treatment documented till date.

Hope you have answer to your query, if any more, please post it or you can close the question and rate it.

Good luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Sharma (8 hours later)
is there an over counter lotion that you would recommend one that I'm using now is a moisturizer with multi vitamins and alpha hydroxy it's a Neutrogena brand for the face.
thank you after this answer I will close
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Try herbal lotion

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
In my clinical practice I have seen patients benefited by herbal lotion or creams.
There are many herbal brands available in the market but the lotion containing Aloe Vera,chamomile, and vitamin A,C and E has been found most useful.
What ever cream with most of these ingredients available at your place,will be good for you.
With Best Wishes.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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What Do Red Rashes On Forehead Indicate?

Brief Answer: It seems to be Melasma. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for using HCM. I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. What you have described seems to be Melasma.Though a photograph might have helped more. As you may be knowing by now the causes, 1.Exposure to sun 2.Hormonal changes. 3.Lotions and creams used in skin. You have been given frozen treatment seems to be right, but I think you could not avoid do not do after the treatment.That is exposure to sun mainly, though once you have it, the recurrence is very common. It may not be psoriasis so anti psoriasis creams may not work.But still if you can name a few I will be in better position to advice you on those lines. By now you must have understood that Melasma is very difficult to treat, but still, we will give it a try once you post me a photograph and name of drugs used. Waiting for your reply. Best Wishes.