Red Blotches

[van damn]

I get blotches on my face.I've tried everythintg.It makes me not want to in public sometimes.Any suggestions?

[rollin64]

is it like dry spots? if so, my doc prescribed me a hydrocortisone cream that cleared mine up. i get those often, mainly under my eyes.

[van damn]

is it like dry spots? if so, my doc prescribed me a hydrocortisone cream that cleared mine up. i get those often, mainly under my eyes.
Some are dry,but mostly big red spot all over face.

[Sue Pendleton]

Some are dry,but mostly big red spot all over face.

Time to see a dermatologist I think. Take a list of current medicines and supplements you take. It may be roscea, may be a sun reaction to meds, may be zit type stuff. Could even be poison ivy. Some things are best diagnosed face to face (no pun intended).

[van damn]

Time to see a dermatologist I think. Take a list of current medicines and supplements you take. It may be roscea, may be a sun reaction to meds, may be zit type stuff. Could even be poison ivy. Some things are best diagnosed face to face (no pun intended).
Thanks Sue, I'll have to suck it up and go to a doc.

[bob clark]

Thanks Sue, I'll have to suck it up and go to a doc.

Maybe it's rosacea (http://www.rosacea.org/index.php)

I hate going to doctors too but like you said, maybe it's time to suck it up and get some professional eyes/hands on advice.

Good luck.

[van damn]

Maybe it's rosacea (http://www.rosacea.org/index.php)

I hate going to doctors too but like you said, maybe it's time to suck it up and get some professional eyes/hands on advice.

Good luck.
Thanks bob,I wil look for a doc.

[Sue Pendleton]

Maybe it's rosacea (http://www.rosacea.org/index.php)

I hate going to doctors too but like you said, maybe it's time to suck it up and get some professional eyes/hands on advice.

Good luck.

Thanks for the correct spelling and link, Bob. I hate having to find new docs too. Many primary care docs can handle this kind of stuff too. Maybe call and aks if yours has handled rosacea before. Normally you are prescribed a cream and a mild antibiotic.

[van damn]

Thanks for the correct spelling and link, Bob. I hate having to find new docs too. Many primary care docs can handle this kind of stuff too. Maybe call and aks if yours has handled rosacea before. Normally you are prescribed a cream and a mild antibiotic.
Thanks Sue, I tried cream and a lotion but,they didn't work.I may go next week to another doc.

[Remote]

Try Emuoil.. go to http://www.herbalhealer.com/emuoil.html to check it out. Good stuff. :)

Shredder

[SCI-Nurse]

Geno,

I would suggest a dermatologist becuase what you describe could be several things such as sebborheic dermatitis, rosacea, allergic reaction, sun-related, etc.

Unfortunately, skin rashes don't often clear up as quickly as we'd like.
It requires using a treatment and giving it time to work. That's why you want to get the proper diagnosis-creme, lotions etc can be expensive
and can make it worse if not the correct one.

Keep us posted.

AAD

[van damn]

Geno,

I would suggest a dermatologist becuase what you describe could be several things such as sebborheic dermatitis, rosacea, allergic reaction, sun-related, etc.

Unfortunately, skin rashes don't often clear up as quickly as we'd like.
It requires using a treatment and giving it time to work. That's why you want to get the proper diagnosis-creme, lotions etc can be expensive
and can make it worse if not the correct one.

Keep us posted.

AAD
SCI-Nurse thanks for the advice.I have an apointment next week and I will let you know the diagnosis.

[van damn]

Try Emuoil.. go to http://www.herbalhealer.com/emuoil.html to check it out. Good stuff. :)

Shredder
Looks good.Thanks.

[Lizbv]

VanDam
Do you have red spots more when your dysreflexic or is it all the time? thx

[van damn]

VanDam
Do you have red spots more when your dysreflexic or is it all the time? thx
Lizbv-it's more when dysreflexic.I go to the doc tuesday,will post the results.

[Lizbv]

Lizbv-it's more when dysreflexic.I go to the doc tuesday,will post the results.

I get this too. they go away, after, mostly. But I do have acne issues which mainly are only a problem stemming from dysreflexia/sweating (back, neck, face). let me know what doc says- I think my drugs cause the acne, and dysreflexia elevates it- but I can't pin point it for sure.

[van damn]

I get this too. they go away, after, mostly. But I do have acne issues which mainly are only a problem stemming from dysreflexia/sweating (back, neck, face). let me know what doc says- I think my drugs cause the acne, and dysreflexia elevates it- but I can't pin point it for sure.
Thanks Lizbv,I'll keep you informed.

[van damn]

Went to doc yesterday.He said i have face dandruff.He said it's common in SCI pepole.He gave me a soap ZNP and 2 creams Ketoconazole and Desonide.I have to if see it clears and go back in a month unless a get a reaction.Thanks everyone for your advice and concerns.:)I'lllet you know what happens.

[van damn]

Looking better.

[rollin64]

yayyy...seems i get something of this sort from time to time also. like i said though, mine gets kinda dry, flaky, itchy.

glad somethings workin for ya. :)

[van damn]

yayyy...seems i get something of this sort from time to time also. like i said though, mine gets kinda dry, flaky, itchy.

glad somethings workin for ya. :)
THANKS rollin64-
I couldn't stand the itching anymore.The redness seems to be getting lighter in just one day.

[Lizbv]

Went to doc yesterday.He said i have face dandruff.

Hi. Red blotches are face dandruff?:thinking:

[van damn]

Hi. Red blotches are face dandruff?:thinking:
I said the same thing.He said that my face was dry and flakey.The red spots are inflamed by heat and irritation.The creams and soap seem to be helping.

[Lizbv]

I said the same thing.He said that my face was dry and flakey.The red spots are inflamed by heat and irritation.The creams and soap seem to be helping.

learn something here every time I read. thank you. i'll inquire with doctor. are yours "really bad"? mine just seem to stem up red prescence only when dysreflexic, as I'm heat fan "addicted" and dont have trouble then.:thinking:

[van damn]

learn something here every time I read. thank you. i'll inquire with doctor. are yours "really bad"? mine just seem to stem up red prescence only when dysreflexic, as I'm heat fan "addicted" and dont have trouble then.:thinking: Yes,mine are bad at times.Around my eyes and down the sides of my face.:mad:

[Lizbv]

lol well no wonder u got red blotches, that tatoo did it!:mega: :applaud: shoot.

[van damn]

lol well no wonder u got red blotches, that tatoo did it!:mega: :applaud: shoot. Yep, i wonder if i can get a tatoo of hair on my head.:D

[Karla523]

I have to put Desonide on my daughter for her eczema. Be warned that it might leave white patches where you use it, like the pigment is gone. Don't worry if that happens, it will come back :) I freaked out at first!

[van damn]

I have to put Desonide on my daughter for her eczema. Be warned that it might leave white patches where you use it, like the pigment is gone. Don't worry if that happens, it will come back :) I freaked out at first! THANKS Karla for the tip.I would have freaked out.:zombie: