For the past 8 weeks on and off I have had an itchy rash on my left cheek slightly on my right .
I am going through the menopause, actually post menopause.
I have a history of hand eczema ( currently in great remission) as I totally stoped steroids
I never had facial eczema.
Went to the doctors and to be honest no help . Nice enough doctor but basically thinks it’s eczema migrating . Just recommended to carry on using moisturiser etc , obviously can’t put steroid on my face .
It subsided a bit for a couple of weeks and now it’s back with a vengeance.
As someone well used to itch with eczema this itch is off the scale it’s absolutely intense .
I have not changed any products, I haven’t changed foods ( I know allergies can start at any time ) but nothing I can think of .
Antihistamine isn’t cutting it .
I am taking a lot of flushes and wondered if is this as in like a prickly heat idea ?
It’s making my face nip and sting and I am trying so hard not not scratch but I am rubbing it .
I am really stressed this is going to be a chronic thing and can’t see an end .
Anyone especially menopausal been through this , I know it may not be connected but I am stuck .
As I said the itch is like I have been in contact with a poisonous plant feeling .
I mentioned lupus to the doctor given the location but she wasn’t convinced the rash was wide enough on my face .
Please help anyone ?