Skin Problem?

Question

I have always had beautiful skin with an occasional monthly pimple here and there. But the last month I have had severe red marks without any pustules on my left cheek near my eye bone. Along the jawline I have had a few "bites" from something when I was outside. It looks like a rash or a like a bad breakout that is clearing up. I haven't had any breakouts in a long time. I am out of things that I thought it could be. NO new laundry soaps, shampoo, facewash, make-up etc. I don't know what to do? I am scheduled with a dermatologist in the next week, but I was just wondering if anyone has ever had anything like this before.

Answer 1

to me it sounds like an allergic reaction to something outside. you might have touched somethign and then rubbed that area of your face or maybe you brushed it against your shirt and when you changed shirts it rubbed there...
itchiness and irritation there is also signs of an allergic reaction there. if it's really bothering you, you could try a few things to help settle it before you go in to see the dermatologist. just ask your pharmacist to recommend something, depending on if it's itchy or painful or not, there are a few things you can try like benadryl cream

Answer 2

Hello,


Acne cannot be scrubbed away. In fact, abrasive washing or drying can irritate your teen's skin and worsen the acne. They should gently wash their skin with a mild soap once or twice daily, then rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

Astringents are not recommended unless your teen's skin is very oily. If they need to use an astringent, it should only be applied to the oily spots.

The best cosmetic skin care products and sunscreens to use are labeled oil-free, water-based, noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic. These products will not clog pores. Sunscreen should have a sun protection level of at least 15 SPF.

Many acne medications may cause sun sensitivity. Your teen should avoid excessive exposure to the sun. Despite a common belief, tanning does not clear up acne. It actually causes the skin to produce more oil. Tanning may also lead to premature aging and skin cancer.

Your teen should not scratch, pick, squeeze or pop his or her pimples. This may push bacteria from the pimple further into the skin and cause more inflammation and infection.


If over-the-counter products prove to be ineffective or you're concerned that your teen's lesions could cause scarring, consult with a dermatologist. Together, your teen and the dermatologist can find an effective acne treatment.

With the many acne treatments available today, there is truly no need for your teen to suffer the physical, social and emotional distress that acne may cause.

Try tinasacnecare.com for in depth information on acne & red spots on the face.

Warm wishes,
Christine