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How can red rashes on face that increases on eating spicy food be managed?

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How can red rashes on face that increases on eating spicy food be managed?

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Dr. Divya Banu M

Published At April 4, 2019
Reviewed AtAugust 16, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have red rashes on the face for the past six months but its intensity changes frequently. Whenever I eat spicy or hot, go in the sun, its intensity increases otherwise redness decreases a bit. It itches sometimes, the skin is rough there. A year back, I went to the dermatologist and she recommended HH Sone cream. After that medicine, it got cured but it appeared after two months. Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Shaunak Patel

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your problem. But you did not mention for how long did you apply HH Sone cream. All your symptoms match with rosacea. However, it can also be steroid induced skin atrophy if you have used the cream for a longer time. Kindly get back to me with details. Take care.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I applied HH Sone cream once a day for one week, Emolene cream I applied once a day for four weeks.

Answered by Dr. Shaunak Patel

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I guess that it goes in favor of rosacea. Kindly avoid all that is hot and spicy especially liquids, emotional triggers and needless to say sun. Take Avene anti-rougers Forte cream in day time after the shower and one more time. Metrogyl gel in the evening and Erythego gel at night. If you cannot find Erythego gel then apply Metrogyl gel twice just like Avene anti-rougers Forte. As for facewash, use Avene foaming cleanser. Gentle washing, no rubbing. Only cool or tap water to wash face. No facials, steam or sauna, or aftershave on the face. I will love to hear from you after a month. Take care.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Shaunak Patel
Dr. Shaunak Patel

Dermatology

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