Could it be?

[suzy920]

I am a 44 year young female.  I am of Eastern European heritage and have medium skin.  I have NEVER had a problem with my facial skin in my life.  This summer I developed a redness that started as one spot and spread from my midcheek to  between my nose and mouth. It isn't a consistent rash but flat and more lacy-as if I've been slapped.  I went to the dermatologist in Sept.  She gave me a solution to put on my face BID and said it was the beginning of rosacea.  I don't feel it fits the criteria for that diagnosis. It is only on one side of my face and as of now it hasn't diminished in any way but also has not spread. By the way, no one in my family has rosacea. I feel she was very busy, was harried, and flippantly gave me a diagnosis to follow-up in Nov. I also have boils in my armpits that started about a month ago-don't know what that could be.  And have noticed red pimples on my abdomen.  I don't know if this could be related?

[suzy920]

Dr. Santos,

The redness is just localized to the one area. There are no pimples, red lines, or eye irritation. The medicine she gave me has done nothing.

Thank you for your reply. I will take your advice and seek another opinion.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

Rosacea usually presents with redness on the cheeks  which can be triggered with  sun exposure or alcohol. This stimulates increased blood flow, which causes blood vessels to expand and facial redness to appear. In women, the redness usually appears on the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. Are there other signs or symptoms present? Pimples, red lines on the face, or eye irritation may also occur. Does the medication help relieve the symptoms? If not, you may have this evaluated further for proper management.

The red pimple-like lesions may be due to inflammation of our hair follicles or folliculitis.Warm compress may help relieve symptoms but this usually resolve on its own.

Take care and regards.