Ideally I'm hoping a dermatologist could answer these questions but anyone with a good knowledge or personal experience will do.
Basically, I have various skin problems and was wondering if anyone could advise how to go about getting them sorted. I suspect it is all related (perhaps a deficiancy in a particular vitamin) but I could be wrong.
They are as follows:
1. My skin goes blotchy/red with even the slightest pressure or scratch (as in if I have an itch) and takes a while to return to normal.
2. After shaving I get VERY red skin, particularly on my neck and the sides of my face. I never shave against the grain and generally use a single blade and shave lightly but it does not help. It is not a typical shaving rash as it is not bumpy.
3. Red lips. My lips go very red after eating certain foods, kissing, exercise etc.
Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
2007-02-02 07:30:01 · 5 answers · asked by Craig L 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Nope its not pre-rosacea, but thankyou anyway.
For the person who asked for more info:
It is all year round. I don't know if it's worth noting but I can feel when my lips have turned red?
I can also feel the shaving 'rash' as it burns.
2007-02-02 07:50:37 · update #1
I should also mention that my skin does generally feel very dry.
2007-02-02 08:24:50 · update #2
Could just be that you have dry skin. Try using a simple unperfumed moisturiser twice a day to help. You also might find that if you reduce the number of chemicals applied to your skin or that come into contact with it (eg through clothes washing powder, bubble bath, spray air freshener) you may find the reaction reduces.
2007-02-02 08:07:39 · answer #1 · answered by 'H' 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as though you just have dry, sensitive skin or perhaps eczema. Use a simple moisturiser such as E45 or Diprobase, 2 or 3 times a day, and Oilatum or Balneum bath products rather than soap. Lots of people with eczema and dry skin make matters worse by scrubbing at their skin. When drying yourself after a bath, just pat the skin gently. If you don't see any improvement in a month, go to your doctor.
2007-02-05 22:17:24 · answer #2 · answered by kezza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re the shaving - try a sensitive foam. Good luck!
Oh - and to get all the hair off, some bits have to be shaved against the grain. Soz.
2007-02-02 07:34:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like pre-rosacea, check out the link below to see if it rings any bells.
If it is, you should go to a dermatologist before it develops further.
Good luck.
2007-02-02 07:38:17 · answer #4 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i need more info (all year round or once in a while)
2007-02-02 07:40:06 · answer #5 · answered by Tomas T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋