Question 1

i have this painful reoccurring facial rash, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Facial rash: Return facial rash can because from inflammatory or autoimmune conditions try to avoid irritation use sun protection good nutrition specially with antioxidants maybe helpful consult your dermatologist if not improved

Question 2

which things in my home could be causing a reoccurring face rash?

Accepted Answer

Facial products: There are many things that can cause a dermatitis in the home.  The most likely are soaps, cleansers and facial cosmetics.  After that it depends on what could contact the areas.

Question 3

i have a reoccurring white head and small scab that will not heal on my face. it does not grow, has been present for months, and prescription antibiotics don't work. what could this be?

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: As you can imagine a rash needs to be seen. here are several different types of rashes. You can try a telemedicine visit.

Question 4

is chemical peel a good treatment option to get rid of psoriasis? my annoying problem is skin psoriasis which is currently in remission, but frequently relapses. can chemical peel be employed to remove the affected facial skin layer when psoriasis reoccur

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Unfortunately, : Unfortunately, that won't work.  It will be inflamed and irritated by that which might make it worse.  Check out the link below for more psoriasis treatment options.  I hope that helps.

Question 5

my husband has had a reoccurring skin rash on his back, chest, butt, between legs, face since 15yrs old. itches very bad. red raised patches.

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Psoriasis: He has psoriasis.  It sounds severe. There are medications to help. Please get him to a good dermatologist.

Question 6

reoccurring episodic headaches w? numb and tingles in face &flush w/ temp. vision loss in eyes/ or blindness in 1 eye & can droop. feels diff from mig

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to consult a neurologist.

Question 7

i have had reoccurring styes on both eyes for the past 8 months, (18 give or take) i have stopped wearing my contacts, never touch my face unless my hands are clean, dont use hormonal birth control, and i cant stop them from forming. what do i do?

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: If they are at the same location, they should be incised and drained in the next outbreak.

Question 8

reoccurring one sided tingling left arm leg face. back again today with goosebumps on left arm. normal mris nerve conduction eeg and mra. cause?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Superficial small fiber neuropathy will not show on EMG or EEG.  Suggest trial of gabapentin if very annoying.

Question 9

reoccurring staph infections from overcolonized nose happening on face (swabbed, not mrsa). i would decolonize using bactroban, but after a couple months it keeps coming back, now its not responding as good to the cream. immune system is good. ideas?

Accepted Answer

Daily nasal irrigati: Try daily nasal irrigation and perhaps a nasal spray containing xylitol.  In the meanwhile, make sure that you are not in close contact with another staph carrier. I would even check the pets out as potential carriers.

Question 10

keep having reoccurring boils on face. not staph, diabetes, or herpes. what could be the cause? dermatologist keeps giving me bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and trimethoprim

Accepted Answer

Multiple possibiliti: There are any number of things that could be the underlying cause. However, infection is the most likely, other skin diseases or conditions can also be the cause. A dermatologist or plastic surgeon can help determine this. If you are unsure you can always seek a second opinion.

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I have this painful reoccurring facial rash, what should i do?

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Which things in my home could be causing a reoccurring face rash?

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I have a reoccurring white head and small scab that will not heal on my face. it does not grow, has been present for months, and prescription antibiotics don't work. what could this be?

A member asked:

Is chemical peel a good treatment option to get rid of psoriasis? my annoying problem is skin psoriasis which is currently in remission, but frequently relapses. can chemical peel be employed to remove the affected facial skin layer when psoriasis reoccur

A member asked:

My husband has had a reoccurring skin rash on his back, chest, butt, between legs, face since 15yrs old. itches very bad. red raised patches.

A member asked:

Reoccurring episodic headaches w? numb and tingles in face &flush w/ temp. vision loss in eyes/ or blindness in 1 eye & can droop. feels diff from mig

A member asked:

I have had reoccurring styes on both eyes for the past 8 months, (18 give or take) i have stopped wearing my contacts, never touch my face unless my hands are clean, dont use hormonal birth control, and i cant stop them from forming. what do i do?

A member asked:

Reoccurring one sided tingling left arm leg face. back again today with goosebumps on left arm. normal mris nerve conduction eeg and mra. cause?

A member asked:

Reoccurring staph infections from overcolonized nose happening on face (swabbed, not mrsa). i would decolonize using bactroban, but after a couple months it keeps coming back, now its not responding as good to the cream. immune system is good. ideas?

A member asked:

Keep having reoccurring boils on face. not staph, diabetes, or herpes. what could be the cause? dermatologist keeps giving me bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and trimethoprim

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