Dry skin & redness - face

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lima_16
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by lima_16 on Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:06 pm

Dry skin & redness - face

Hi,

I'm 24 and have had suffered with permanent acne and redness on my face for many years. Over the last couple of years the skin on my face has become very dry and taut in addition to the acne and redness. My skin is very flaky - I can rub my face lightly and bits of dry skin fall off; this is instantly replaced by more dry flakey skin so the process could be never ending.

My doctor prescribed azelaic acid which I've been using for several months, however, it has made the dryness significantly worse and not helped with the redness at all. I was also advised to use an anti-bacterial wash and to use E45 cream instead of usual moisturisers; again, these have had little effect.

Any help would be greatly appreciated as it's really getting me down - it wouldn't be so bad if it was somewhere other than my face!

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Dr Anton Alexandroff
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by Dr Anton Alexandroff on Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:35 am

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HI,

it sounds as if you may now have a form of dermatitis. Is it itchy?
It's a good idea to continue to use E45 as emollient and a soap substitute but you may need something stronger. It may also be a good idea to ask for referral to a skin specialist, because dermatitis may require a different treatment (e.g. mild steroid cream ot protopic ointment)

I hope this is helpful.
Dr Anton Alexandroff
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Wendy Green
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by Wendy Green on Sun Sep 23, 2012 2:14 pm

Re: Dry skin & redness - face

Hi,

Judging by your symptoms you could be suffering from rosacea. Rosacea can be treated with oral and topical medications, appropriate skin care and by identifying and managing your triggers. See http://www.rosacea.org/patients/index.php for further information.

However, like Dr Alexandroff I think you should ask to be refered to a dermatologist, who will be able to accurately diagnose what you are suffering from and help you to devise an appropriate treatment plan.

I hope this helps you.

Best wishes,

Wendy
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