How can I prevent dermatitis on my face?

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Thank you for your question. In managing facial dermatitis or eczema, it is important to ensure that you use gentle products like soap free cleansers and moisturisers on the face. Sometimes, less is better, so avoid using too many products on the face if possible as that may sometimes cause more irritation.

As for the rashes recurring after discontinuation of the steroids, it could be due to a relapse of the eczema or a condition known as perioral dermatitis, which is steroid induced rash on the face. In perioral dermatitis, the rash usually flares on discontinuation of the topical steroids, and improves with reapplication of the steriod. This leads to a dependance on the topical steroids. This can be treated with oral antibiotics like doxycycline.

I would suggest seeing your dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis, so that the appropriate treatment can be given.

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