Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Bumpy Skin In Area Of Hair Follicles. How Do I Get Rid Of Them? Constantly Red Cheeks. Is It Rosacea?

i have a few issues... my skin- I have very bumpy skin where the hair follicles are. How do I get rid of them? they re everywhere even my stomache. my face- if my cheeks are constantly red, do i have rosatia? and is it curable? my scalp- how do i know if i have psoriasis or just dry scalp? my head is constantly itching and flaking to the point where it s bleeding .
Thu, 15 Nov 2012
Report Abuse
Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hi there.
There are lots of issues going on with your skin and scalp.I can understand your concerns.
To be sure that you have got Rosacea or not you have to see a dermatologist really,a picture of your face in a close up would be helpful but obviousely its not there so I can't comment on it further without seeing it.
Now regarding your question regarding Psoriasis,it's very easy for a dermatologist to distinguish between Psoriasis and Seborrhoeic Dermatitis by examine the scalp and obtaining the history from a patient.But sometimes it's not very easy for a dermatologist to do that like in case of SeboPsoriasis in which both conditions co exist so in that case we use to do a skin biopsy on the patient which is then evaluated and a confirmation is made.
I hope you would understand my point.
All the best.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Autoimmune disease


Loading Online Doctors....
Bumpy Skin In Area Of Hair Follicles. How Do I Get Rid Of Them? Constantly Red Cheeks. Is It Rosacea?

Hi there. There are lots of issues going on with your skin and scalp.I can understand your concerns. To be sure that you have got Rosacea or not you have to see a dermatologist really,a picture of your face in a close up would be helpful but obviousely its not there so I can t comment on it further without seeing it. Now regarding your question regarding Psoriasis,it s very easy for a dermatologist to distinguish between Psoriasis and Seborrhoeic Dermatitis by examine the scalp and obtaining the history from a patient.But sometimes it s not very easy for a dermatologist to do that like in case of SeboPsoriasis in which both conditions co exist so in that case we use to do a skin biopsy on the patient which is then evaluated and a confirmation is made. I hope you would understand my point. All the best.