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Question: I've had what seems like sun rash for almost 2 weeks now - my shoulders, chest, face, forehead, back have been red and have developed small red bumps. I had a sunburn on my arms face and shoulders and treated it with aloe vera and the burn on my arms has gone away but the redness on the other parts has stayed and it seems to be different than a sunburn. I have what seems to be a small acne scar or something on the left side of the nose from where a bump has been ripped off or something (it's just a small depression). I don't know why the redness or bumps have not disappeared and I am worried about further scarring. I included some pictures but they aren't very good quality. I've requested an appointment with a dermatologist but they haven't gotten back to me yet.
Thank you for any help.
Thank you for any help.
Brief Answer:
Either seborrheic dermatitis Or Rosacea
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have taken note of your query and I have also reviewed the Images. They are all of face.
I can see a dull erythema on forehead (glabella and eyebrow region) and centrofacial region i.e nose and malar area.
I suggest a possibility of either Seborrheic dermatitis Or Rosacea.
Seborrheic dermatitis usually presents as dry, flaky erythema on sides of nose, nasolabial folds, cheeks, and forehead.
Seborrheic dermatitis may be itchy scaly and there may be bumps. Other areas like chest, back may also be involved with erythema and bumps. There may be associated dandruff and itching of scalp.
Rosacea too presents with centrofacial erythema and easy flushing/ blushing. It is more common in fair skinned. There may also be bumps resembling acne.
Your Images seem to suggest that it is more likely seborrheic dermatitis.
I suggest that you use a sunscreen, regularly, throughout the day.
In addition I was the treating doctor I would suggest that you also use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily at affected sites for a period of 7- 10 days.
I suggest that you also get a confirmatory diagnosis by your dermatologist.
Regards
Either seborrheic dermatitis Or Rosacea
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have taken note of your query and I have also reviewed the Images. They are all of face.
I can see a dull erythema on forehead (glabella and eyebrow region) and centrofacial region i.e nose and malar area.
I suggest a possibility of either Seborrheic dermatitis Or Rosacea.
Seborrheic dermatitis usually presents as dry, flaky erythema on sides of nose, nasolabial folds, cheeks, and forehead.
Seborrheic dermatitis may be itchy scaly and there may be bumps. Other areas like chest, back may also be involved with erythema and bumps. There may be associated dandruff and itching of scalp.
Rosacea too presents with centrofacial erythema and easy flushing/ blushing. It is more common in fair skinned. There may also be bumps resembling acne.
Your Images seem to suggest that it is more likely seborrheic dermatitis.
I suggest that you use a sunscreen, regularly, throughout the day.
In addition I was the treating doctor I would suggest that you also use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily at affected sites for a period of 7- 10 days.
I suggest that you also get a confirmatory diagnosis by your dermatologist.
Regards
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