What to do for rashes on chin?
Patient: i recently developed a rash on the sides of my chin. Over the last 3 weeks it has spread to my whole face, behind my ears, and starting on my chest, neck and upper back. Its small red spots, most of which are raised and scaly feeling. Sometimes some of them itch but there s no pain Doctor: Hi,According to your history, looks like you have seborrheic eczema.. ie dandruff over scalp . Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also known as "seborrheic eczema" )is an inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and torso. Typically, seborrheic dermatitis presents with scaly, flaky, itchy, and red skin. It particularly affects the sebaceous-gland-rich areas of skin. In adolescents and adults, seborrhoeic dermatitis usually presents as scalp scaling similar to dandruff or as mild to marked erythema of the nasolabial fold.Dermatologists recommend topical treatments such as shampoos, cleansers or creams/lotions that contain antifungal, anti-inflammatory, sebo-suppressive or keratolytic ingredients:One combination approach combines a dandruff shampoo, antifungal agent and topical steroid .Hope it helpsDr Geetika PaulMD ( Dermatology)