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Why My Face Is Very Itchy But Sore When Rub It?

Posted on Mon, 2 Dec 2024

Question: My face is very itchy but sore when rub it. I have come out full of a rash just on my face. Have you any idea what it is please

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (35 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seborrhea

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
It is appearing to be seborrhea, a type of hypersensitivity of sebaceous glands.
Apply a mild steroid lotion such as desonide or cortisone daily in night for a week.
Take tablet cetrizine daily in night for a week.
This combination should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 minutes later)

What is seborrhea?

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (0 minute later)

Can I buy creams over the counter?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Usually available over the counter

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Cortisone or desonide is usually available over the counter.
You can check with your local chemist.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 hours later)

What is seborrhea and what causes it please

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Inflammation of sebaceous gland

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Seborrhea is inflammation of sebaceous glands over face.
It might be triggered due to an allergy.
Just apply the cream.
This should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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