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Suggest Treatment For Rough Skin Along With Red Patches On Face
Question: I had rosacea and have been left with very rough skin on my which , when gently rubbed there are red patches underneath
Brief Answer:
Sunscreen; Mild steroid i.e cortisone for a week followed by Metronidazole 1% gel
Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr.Kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease of face characterised by flushing, acne/ bumps, persistent erythema, telangiectasis and in late phases tissue overgrowth i.e rhinophyma. It is more common in fair skin individuals.
You seem to have a flare of rosacea. I would suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen, throughout the day. Reapply every 2-3 hours.
For the patches specifically you may use a mild steroid i.e cortisone cream, twice daily for a week. Though steroids are not advisable in rosacea but a mild steroid like hydrocortisone can be used for a short duration e.g a week to reduce redness and patches of rosacea. Thereafter you may use a metronidazole 1% gel, once daily at night. Metronidazole is antiinflammatory and helps reduce redness and flushing in rosacea.
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Sunscreen; Mild steroid i.e cortisone for a week followed by Metronidazole 1% gel
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr.Kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease of face characterised by flushing, acne/ bumps, persistent erythema, telangiectasis and in late phases tissue overgrowth i.e rhinophyma. It is more common in fair skin individuals.
You seem to have a flare of rosacea. I would suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen, throughout the day. Reapply every 2-3 hours.
For the patches specifically you may use a mild steroid i.e cortisone cream, twice daily for a week. Though steroids are not advisable in rosacea but a mild steroid like hydrocortisone can be used for a short duration e.g a week to reduce redness and patches of rosacea. Thereafter you may use a metronidazole 1% gel, once daily at night. Metronidazole is antiinflammatory and helps reduce redness and flushing in rosacea.
I request you to kindly upload an Image so that I am able to guide you better. You may upload an Image at "Reports Section".
Regards
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