Does this look like rosacea? (photo)

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Around 5-6 months post accutane. When I got off accutane my skin was great, no unusual redness. About 2 months ago I started waking up with red cheeks, however this would fade after an hour or so. Now this redness is there when I wake up and persists 24 hours of the day and gets much worse after exercise and other known rosacea triggers. There are little bumps which I think may be causing the redness I'm not sure. My dermatologist said this was not rosacea, however I disagree

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. For rosacea, I like a combination approach, using lasers (ProYellow, Pulsed Dye/Vbeam, Excel V), peels and botox to the cheeks. This makes dramatic changes in color and symptoms. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and photo. Although it is difficult to provide an accurate diagnosis from a photo, I do see redness on your cheek. There are several skin disorders that can cause redness, including rosacea. And there are many effective treatments to minimize redness. I would recommend a consultation with a board certified dermatologist for evaluation of your skin and discussion of appropriate treatment. Best of luck.

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