Face rashes

[CPL_John]

Hi, I am a 19 yr old male. Several months ago, I noticed the corners of my mouth becoming dry and cracked. Almost at the same time I noticed a yeast infection on my genitals.
Fast forward a couple of months, the dry cracked corners of my mouth seem to have spread downwards towards my chin and are larger and redder now. Also, there is redness that is slightly flaky on either side of my nose extending down to the top of my mouth. As well there is similar redness on the middle of my forehead above my eyebrows. Also there are little patches of redness directly below and above the center of my lips.
My question is could this have been caused by the yeast infection? And if so how should I go about treating it. I am going to visit a doc. soon as well.

[ang201]

It is common to get yeast infections after beingon antibiotics. My mum always told me to get into the yoghurt to prevent it, so may help your case?

[CPL_John]

Thanks for the fast reply!
To be honest I am 99% sure its fungal. It hasnt been responding to any moisturizers and I've also noticed similar redness in my armpits.
Any suggestions?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be perioral dermatitis,angular cheilitis,eczema or fungal infection. P typically affects the nasolabial folds, perioral area or perioccular area. Eczema is a form of chronic dermatitis (rash).Allergic reaction is one of the important causes of eczema.Angular cheilitis is due to bacterial infection of the corners of mouth.

See the treatment modalities for all are different and so it is better to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.Till then wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep us posted if you have any additional queries