is eczema contagious

[dj150]

I don't know what I have..rash on chin..dries..flakes..slightly red..never goes away..spreads slightly...red other people symptoms but I dont see any sucess..take a look at the photo of chin..my doc.out of town ..but I don't see solutions out there..especially because I just got this a month ago..


This discussion is related to what is this rash? How can a doctor properly diagnose it?.

[dj150]

just looked at pictures..I'm leaning towards periral dermatitis...they say its not contagious..so ..hope I don't need to concern with that..  :)

[dj150]

thanks your right..I don't know what it is yet..I just don't want it to take over my life..you can barley see my breakout today..but I will use the shampoo and thanks..I will also amp up raw garlic..I'm planning on asking my doctor fo doxycycline..I want to make this disapear before it becomes a part of my life..as we all wish for ..thanks for the advice and support it means alot :)

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be seborrheic dermatitis.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes flaky,dry, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas esp under the nose or anywhere on face. You can treat flaking and dryness with over-the-counter dandruff or medicated shampoos. Shampoo the hair vigorously and frequently (preferably daily). Active ingredients in these shampoos include salicylic acid, coal tar, zinc, resorcin, ketoconazole, or selenium.

If the symptoms persist,then it would be best to get it confirmed from a dermatologist

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Warm regards.