sore facial rash

[Clangerscat]

I have been suffering with a sore and slightly acne looking type rash on my face. It started when I first started on mycophenolate about a year ago and my rheumatologist felt certain it was a reaction to the drug and took me off it. Although it did improve it still flares up from time to time especially if I am under the weather. Does anyone else suffer with this? If so do you have any advice and is there a foundation or concealer you can recommend as I hate the way I look sometimes.

[cheeselover342]

Hi there. I'm on mycophenolate, ok so far but do have skin issues (masses of age spots etc, regularly checked by GP), despite wearing factor 50 all the time! There is a fabulous link called Changing Faces on the SRUK website - lots of makeup tips with Youtube videos. I think Estee Lauder do a 'camouflage' makeup or try any other full coverage foundation. Boots have a good range. Hope that helps.

[Clangerscat in reply to cheeselover342]

Thank you.

[LilyInTheSun]

I’ve been on mycophenolate for a few years now but haven’t experienced any rashes, so sorry, I don’t have advice about that. Sorry that you’re dealing with that though - it must be really frustrating.

However, I do have a lot of telangiectasias (red capillary spots) on my face and neck. I use Boots No. 7 Beautifully Matte foundation, which provides pretty good coverage. Their Stay Perfect foundation is also good. Then I use their Stay Perfect stick concealer to cover anything the foundation hasn’t completely disguised. A lot of the bigger Boots stores have an adviser who can advise on the best colour for your skin tone. You can normally get a small tester pot for free too, if you ask, if you want to try before you buy. And they often have 3 for 2 offers on.

I don’t work for Boots, by the way!😂 It’s just what I’ve found to work for me. And it makes me feel more confident. I’m sure other brands have good products too, so maybe go to a store that has a few advisers for different brands and see what you like. I hope you find something that makes you feel more confident.