I went to a dermatologist after 3 years of using hydrocortisone steroid cream on my face for seb derm. He believes this is steroid rosacea I just wanted to have a second opinion. The redness is mostly on half of my forehead, both my cheeks,the bridge of my nose and I have small raised fleshy lumps on my forehead as seen in picture 2.
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October 4, 2015
Answer: Bumps and Redness on Face -- Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant or Viva, PRP, Yellow Laser/Pulsed Dye Laser
I would recommend a combination of Melarase creams, Melapads, Hydrase Soy Facial Cleanser, and light chemical peels to help with the dark discoloration above the lips. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
It looks like an appropriate treatment was performed. This liquid nitrogen type of treatment can take a few weeks to fade.In my practice I use an intense pulse light or fraxel treatment for age and brown spots. There are many different brands of intense post light treatments...
Thank you for sharing your question and photos. Your eyes are beautiful and there is no reason to remove skin from your upper eyelids or to tighten the skin. Your left upper eyelid is already starting to develop a deep sulcus (high eyelid crease) which over time can get worse. Your eyes will...