Update...Roseacea...Blisters

6 months ago•9 Replies

Posted recently about a flare up of my Roseacea. Saw the dermatologist who prescribed a topical gel and a new antibiotic, Minocycline, rather than Doxycycline. He said it was effective for some type of sub disease related to my Roseacea.

Took my first dose at 8 am...by noon I had 2 blisters the size of quarters on my fingers. Checked with the pharmacist and he confirmed blisters are a side effect of Minocycline. Only took that one dose. Switched back to Doxycycline...

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cllady01

6 months ago

RjR1, is it rosecea on your hands? Perhaps your hands are eczema or other dermatitis, or psoriasis, or even herpes virus--there are cases showing that online. Just asking, because I can't find evidence for rosecea as your pic shows. (I know the meds both CLL treatment and whatever you have applied, could be a part of the problem. It DOES look serious, So hope you find the right diagnosis and get some relief.

Eczema is a type of dermatitis which can occur anywhere on the body. Caused by inflammation, eczema makes skin dry, itchy, red and cracked. It appears most commonly on the hands, neck, face, legs, and skin creases. ... Seborrheic dermatitis may be one of the most common skin conditions to occur at the same time as rosacea.Jun 6, 2016

Red Skin & Rashes Are Not Always the Result of Rosacea | Rosacea.org

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10. Area of Concentration: Where You Can Find Eczema, Rosacea and Psoriasis

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Aside from the definition, symptoms and age of onset, the area of concentration is another factor you need to look into to determine whether those rashes are eczema, rosacea or psoriasis. This is because, despite the almost similar symptoms, these three conditions have their own designated skin areas where they normally appear.

Eczema can occur anywhere in your body, although it is commonly found on the cheeks and the back of the hands, as well as the various creases and skin folds of your body, like your elbows and neck, top of your arms, and the back of your knees.

On the other hand, rosacea primarily affects the center of your face – your forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. It does not appear in your limbs and extremities, although rosacea could spread to your eyes, neck, chest and back.

As for psoriasis, it affects your entire body, although it prefers thicker areas of your skin such as your elbows, palms, legs and soles of your feet. This skin condition could also appear in your scalp, which can be uncomfortable and appear like dandruff. It could also appear on your nails, which makes them pitted, loose and ridged.