Acne vs Rosacea?

[aideen33]

Ive been on pred for months and have had the associated breakouts/skin issues. This though... its different. I have what looks for all the world like a line of acne on my cheeks, its the same area where ive had flushing and irritated/dry skin recently.

Im wondering if anyone has experienced this? If its possibly rosacea i need to check on a dermatology referral Id guess, but if its just acne from the pred i'll probbaly just leave it go

 

[theOcean]

That sounds a bit more like eczema to me, if it's dry/irritated skin. Prednisone (and also Remicade) would always cause horrible skin problems for me, and eczema is one of those problems I'm prone to.

It's still worth seeing a dermatologist, though. They can at least give you creams to help deal with it in the meantime.

 

[aideen33]

Hadnt thought about it, but if im remembering correctly eczema is linked to atopy which is also at the root of asthma and allergies so in the context of my being an asthmatic and allergic to .. well.. basically Life lol... will have to check with my PCP

 

[my little penguin]

Also ask about atopic dermatitis
Ds has that on his face due to crohns/arthritis:allergies /meds etc...,