Type of skin rash...what do you think this is? Help!?

Question

It started as a smaller spot and then it spread throughout the entire cheek.

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Is anyone familiar with this type of rash? It's not acne. Trust me.

Sometimes it will seem to fade and at other times it will flare up.
I'm 22 by the way and celibate.

Answer 1

Viral infections dont check how old you are before they come along, adults and children can be infected with fifth disease.
Have you had any other symptoms?

Here's link to fifths disease http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/fifth.html

With no other symptoms of 'fifth' it may be rosacea like others have said. Check with a doctor if you can.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Only children get fifth disease.
Yours looks like rosacea.

It's usually treated by a physician with doxycycline. It's a condition that is not harmful but can scar so needs to be treated.

Answer 4

I think you have what is called rosacea. I cannot spell it. Go to the dermatologist and he will prescribe the medications to make it go away and keep it at bay. It sounds like rose ace uh. Sorry I cannot spell it.

Answer 5

Looks like it could be eczema. My son gets eczema, especially in the winter. Be sure to use mild soap and lots of moisturizer.

Answer 6

It looks like Rosecea. Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness, pimples, and red lines on the nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. A rash over the cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin often occurs. People sometimes call it "adult acne" because it can cause pimple-like outbreaks. Rosacea can also cause burning and soreness in the eyes and eyelids.

You may control rosacea with medication and by avoiding triggers that lead to flare-ups. Left untreated, rosacea can get worse. Large, disfiguring bumps on the nose and face and serious eye problems are signs of severe rosacea.

Fair-skinned people between the ages of 30 and 60 (and that appears to be you) are most likely to develop rosacea. Women are more likely to have rosacea, but men usually have more severe symptoms.

The symptoms are:

Facial redness/flushing Triggers, such as sun exposure or alcohol, stimulate increased blood flow, which causes blood vessels to expand and facial redness to appear. In women, the redness usually appears on the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. The redness may appear in a "butterfly" pattern across the cheeks and nose. Facial redness in men typically appears on the nose, although symptoms can appear on other areas of the face. In some cases, redness may also occur on the neck and upper chest.

Pimples on the face. Small pimples may occur on the red areas of skin or on the edges. These pimples—red, round bumps in the skin—are different than acne pimples, which have blackheads or whiteheads.

Red lines on the face (telangiectasia). These small, thin, red lines, which are tiny blood vessels that look like spiderwebs, usually appear on the cheeks.

Swollen bumps on the nose. In severe cases, mostly in men, the nose appears enlarged, bulbous, and red, a condition called rhinophyma.

Eye irritation. Symptoms include redness, dryness, burning, crusted mucus, tearing, a gritty sensation like that of sand in the eye, pinkeye (conjunctivitis), and swelling in the eyelid. The eyes may not tolerate contact lenses, and styes may develop. In some cases, vision may be blurry, but only in severe cases is vision damaged. About half of the people who have rosacea may have some eye irritation or symptoms.

Some home remedies are:

Skin care. Use soaps, lotions, and cosmetics made for sensitive skin that do not contain alcohol, are not abrasive, and will not clog pores (noncomedogenic). Avoid rubbing or scrubbing your face. Cosmetics with a green-colored base may help mask the redness of a flare-up. Your doctor may be able to refer you to a clinic that specializes in the use of cosmetics for people with rosacea.

Use sunscreen. It is important to protect your face from sun exposure. Every day, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen—one that blocks UVA, UVB, and infrared rays—that is rated SPF 15 or higher. It may be hard to find a sunscreen with the right ingredients that does not sting your face, but it's important to look for the right protection for your skin.

Eye care. Apply warm compresses several times a day, and gently wash your eyelids with a product made for the eyes. Use artificial tears if your eyes feel dry.

Identify triggers. Make a list or keep a diary of potential triggers when you have a flare-up. The National Rosacea Society has developed a rosacea diary checklist that you can use to keep track of the factors in your lifestyle that may be causing symptoms of rosacea. Use the diary every day for several weeks.

Avoid triggers. After you have identified triggers that cause flare-ups, avoiding these triggers will help reduce your symptoms.
Use sunscreen on your face every day. Avoid the midday sun, and wear a wide-brimmed hat.

Minimize stress in your life. Take care of yourself, eat a balanced diet, and exercise regularly.

Stay cool on hot, humid days.

Limit consumption of alcohol, spicy foods, and hot drinks.
Stay as cool as possible when you exercise. Try to exercise for shorter, more frequent intervals, and do low-intensity workouts. In the summer, exercise during the cool morning hours.

Use a moisturizer during the winter to protect your face from dryness caused by cold and wind. Wear a scarf over your cheeks and nose to help protect your skin from the cold and wind.

Avoid excessive hot water, hot tubs, and saunas.
Use skin care products for sensitive skin, and avoid any products that are abrasive or that irritate your skin.
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I have a link that could be helpful for you and don't worry, there are cures for it.

Until it all clears up, I don't know if it's kay or not, but concealer will help for you, I know how us girls can get...

Check out this link and see if it matches your symptoms.

Answer 7

Its rosacea,initially treated with oral antibiotics like doxycycline.Dont worry.its common and benign problem but sometimes recalcitrant.Consult dermatologist.Good luck.

Answer 8

fifth disease-my daughter had it-nothing to do for it-last few days and can be accompanied by a headache-very contagious

Answer 9

One can only hope it isn't herpes simplex hsv1. If you've ever had a cold sore, it's a possibility.

Answer 10

See a dermotologist.