Diagnosed with Rosacea but I don't think it is...

[myayro]

I haven't had a chance to read through everything on here so sorry if there's a thread about this elsewhere!

I've always had red cheeks that get redder when hot or drinking alcohol but a few years a go I got bitten by a midge on my face and the red patch it left (after the lump went away) has never gone away! I now have a small red patch on my eyebrow and on the other side of my face. My GP never thought it was roseaca as the redness isn't even across my face, I never get spots and it isn't dry. I do have sensitive skin however. He tried an acid cream (I think that's what it's called!) and a course if antibiotics but nothing changed. I was then referred to a dermatologist who just looked at me and said "yes it's roseaca" without asking questions or even touching my skin!

Am I just being silly or does it sound like something other than rosacea? I've now asked for another dermatologist to look at me and this time I won't be blinded by the fact they're a doctor and ask more questions!

Thanks in advance!

[migdaddy]

Try a different dermatologist. Go online and get reviews. Ive gone through 4 derms in 6 months And finally found the best one today. Dermatologists are like skin products. Trial and error. Doesn't sound like rosacea to me. Might wanna ask about a flushing antiobitoic when you see a new derm to help with the flushing when you drink. Or don't drink

[Brady Barrows]

Might want to read up on diagnosing rosacea:

http://members.rosacea-research-and-...p?showforum=99