Hi doctor,
I have thick skin pads on my cheeks, and the symptoms have all the hallmarks of rosacea, redness, itchiness, pain in sunlight, blushing, etc. I was becoming very self-conscious of my face and wondered if I could do anything to reduce the symptoms. It started almost 10 to 15 years ago, but it has become more aggressive. I have not taken any medication for rosacea, and it now seems to be getting worse. Please help.
Hi doctor,
Thanks for the reply. Here are the photos you requested.
Hi,
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I have had a look at the photographs (attachments removed to protect patient identity).
- Yes, you are suffering from rosacea more precisely erythematotelangiectatic rosacea.
- The cause of it is solar damage which leads to vasomotor instability leading to erythema on face and tendency to flush easily.
- Take the following medications :
- Capsule Oracea (Doxycycline) 40 mg daily one capsule.
- Apply Metronidazole 1% gel in night.
- Soolantra gel (Ivermectin), to be applied once in a day over affected area.
- Neutrogena advanced plus sun spectrum lotion 70, thrice daily at 8 AM, 11 AM and 2 PM on sun exposed area.
- Avoid hot tea, coffee, spicy food and alcohol.
- Do not go in sun without prescribed sunscreen.
Revert back after a month to a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist
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