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Acne type patch on DD's cheek

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bagelbaby · 09/02/2021 22:05

Hi my Dd is 21 and over the last year has had a red acne type patch on one cheek. No other spots or issues. Anyone had any successful treatment ? Not yet been to the GP - always feel that they'll prescribe some.m Cortisone and it won't do anything. Hormones maybe? Time for a specialist?
Your success stories and advice please

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Lifeinaonesie · 09/02/2021 22:06

Have you considered thrush?

mineofuselessinformation · 09/02/2021 22:07

Why won't she consider the GP?
At 21 surely it's her decision.

Ivy48 · 09/02/2021 22:09

Start with the GP if she’s tried over the counter/skin care routine. I finally contacted mine who prescribed antibiotics and a retinol gel and it’s clearing up finally

SirVixofVixHall · 09/02/2021 22:11

Could it be rosacea rather than acne ?

bagelbaby · 09/02/2021 23:05

Not been to GP because lockdown and thought it would go/ just one of those things.

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justasking111 · 09/02/2021 23:07

My hairdresser got this ignored it for a couple of years when she went to the doctor it was treated and gone quickly, wonky hormones with her first pregnancy had set it off. It was on her cheek too.

Ivy48 · 10/02/2021 07:19

Also to say I used my GP’s econsultation service, attached pictures of my acne and they sent my prescription to the chemist, just a quick phone call back from them to explain what they were going to do. This was great as I didn’t have to go to the surgery in a pandemic, might be worth checking if yours offers the same service

bagelbaby · 10/02/2021 07:30

Thanks all for your positive replies.

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