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What Causes Red Rashes On Face?

Posted on Fri, 20 Nov 2015

Question: Yes I have a severe rash on my face around both corners of my mouth it itches and stays red as some what of tiny blister it hurts to touch it went to see MD he gave me Nystatin ointment and it seem to heal it but came right back soon as I quit applying it. Did start back on it but it is't helping Can you give some advice .

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely herpes labialis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to herpes labialis. For such condition using acyclovir cream will be helpful. Using ice water for washing will give relief. If symptoms persist then oral antiviral drug (famcyclovir) therapy will be helpful. Taking chewable vitamin C is also good.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (33 hours later)

Thanks for your advice I have already seen a difference in my skin the skin cream you recommended has gotten good results and the vitamin C, I am sure ensured the healing as well. I had for gotten that the dermatologist and recommended that kind of cream in the past but Thanks for your help I never thought that I could get help by communicating though an email. Jenelle Satterfield

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.

Let me know if you have any further queries.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar