Q. What causes recurrent red patch on face?

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Hope you are having a good day and staying safe. I understand your concern, but please send me a photo of the lesions so that I can rule out various causes that leads to the symptoms. The possible causes are `fungal infection, bacterial Infections like folliculitis, melasma, photosensitive rashes, drug allergy, food allergy, eczema, contact dermatitis, and Seborrheic dermatitis. Please attach a photo so that I can give a definitive diagnosis.

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I have seen the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and it looks like melasma due to photoreaction or sunsentivity. It tends to change its color when there is less of sun damage and more or it accordingly and that is why you observed the same. There is no need for panic as it can be treated. You can use Tri- Luma cream ( Hydroquinone 4%+ Fluocinoloneacetonide 0.1%+ Tretinoin 0.01%) to apply at night, only on the lesion, for two weeks, La shied gel based sunscreen, SPF not less Than 30, Antoxid HC capsules once daily for 1 month. Provided you do not have any prior allergy to these medications. Please review after two weeks as TriLuma cream should not be used for prolonged periods. Have proper application of sunscreen. Since Tri-Luma cream is a photosensitive medication it is very important to follow a proper sunscreen routine. Apply two hours before getting out in sun for proper activations of the components. Have double applications once in the morning and the next at noon time. Should apply sunscreen even when indoors as UV rays can seep in through the windows. Should apply even during winter season.

The probable cause is photosensitivity

The probable diagnosis is melasma

Use Tri- Luma cream (Hydroquinone 4%+ Fluocinoloneacetonide 0.1%+ Tretinoin 0.01%) to apply at night, only on the lesion, for 2 weeks, La shied gel based sunscreen, SPF not less Than 30, Antoxid HC capsules once daily for 1 month.

Have Proper application of sunscreen.Since Tri-Luma cream is a photosensitive medication it is very important to follow a proper sunscreen routine. Apply two hours before getting out in sun for proper activations of the components. Have double applications once in the morning and the next at noon time. Should apply sunscreen even when indoors as UV rays can seep in through the windows. Should apply even during Winter season. Keep hydrated. Drink minimum 8 glasses of water. Have lots of green leafy veggies and fruits rich in antioxidants.

Have a follow up after two weeks.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese

Experience: 9 + Yrs

Venereology

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