I am still battling with my skin. The huge red blotches around my nose disappeared after the antibiotic cream, but then reappeared with a vengeance. I have had this happen before with creams containing cortisone. Cortisone creams can cause rebound rashes, which are tough to get rid of.
I am now on a course of penicillin (flucloxacillin) and my skin was not tolerating anything apart from water. I was going out of my mind with the tightness, burning, itching, and stringing. A couple of days ago I was advised to try this. I have also bought new pillows.
I really hope it works. My course of penicillin ends on Tuesday and if it is not better, my skin specialist says he will try plan C, whatever that is.
I have heard that CeraVe and Avène are quite gentle. I may have to try those.