Question:
Skin on face going a bit weird!
Hi there,
I don't normally suffer from any kind of dry or sensitive skin anywhere on my body but over the last week or so my face has gone a bit funny!
I have patches of dry and flaky skin around my mouth - it's not hugely noticeable but definitely there - and some raised bumps going down from the corner of my mouth towards my neck.
Also, last night at they gym my neck came out in a bit of a rash after 30 mins which I assume is because of the heat/sweat but it's never happened before.
I've had some itching on parts of my face again today although no sign of a rash.
I know the cold weather/central heating/makeup will contribute but I can't really do much to change those at the mo and like I said I've never had problems before!
Can anyone suggest anything I could do or products I could use to help? I feel like I need to give my face a really good scrub and then put loads of nice moisuriser on but don't have a clue which to use!
Thanks in advance :)
It sounds like an allergy to something. I'd try an antihistamine cream, see if that reduces the bumps. Hope it clears up soon!
Yeah, it could be an allergy like rosali said, but if it doesn't calm down soon I'd see your doc. My dad's been itching all over for ages now and when he went to the doc's yesterday he said it was eczema, and he's never suffered before. So worth checking out.
Also, are you using any new products? Or particularly stressed out at the moment? Both could be worsening things for you.
Thanks for your replies. I popped into Boots at lunch and described my mankyness to the pharmacist who advised me to use some really basic aqueous cream for cleansing and moisturising my face.
Used it tonight and it removed all make-up (although I only wore the minimum today) and has soothed my skin a bit. Still feels a bit rough and bumpy but not as itchy and dry as before.
Really hope it goes away soon cos there's nothing like having facial issues to make you feel crap!
:aperbag:
Hi there,
I don't normally suffer from any kind of dry or sensitive skin anywhere on my body but over the last week or so my face has gone a bit funny!
I have patches of dry and flaky skin around my mouth - it's not hugely noticeable but definitely there - and some raised bumps going down from the corner of my mouth towards my neck.
Also, last night at they gym my neck came out in a bit of a rash after 30 mins which I assume is because of the heat/sweat but it's never happened before.
I've had some itching on parts of my face again today although no sign of a rash.
I know the cold weather/central heating/makeup will contribute but I can't really do much to change those at the mo and like I said I've never had problems before!
Can anyone suggest anything I could do or products I could use to help? I feel like I need to give my face a really good scrub and then put loads of nice moisuriser on but don't have a clue which to use!
Thanks in advance :)
Answers:
It sounds like an allergy to something. I'd try an antihistamine cream, see if that reduces the bumps. Hope it clears up soon!
Answers:
Yeah, it could be an allergy like rosali said, but if it doesn't calm down soon I'd see your doc. My dad's been itching all over for ages now and when he went to the doc's yesterday he said it was eczema, and he's never suffered before. So worth checking out.
Also, are you using any new products? Or particularly stressed out at the moment? Both could be worsening things for you.
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Thanks for your replies. I popped into Boots at lunch and described my mankyness to the pharmacist who advised me to use some really basic aqueous cream for cleansing and moisturising my face.
Used it tonight and it removed all make-up (although I only wore the minimum today) and has soothed my skin a bit. Still feels a bit rough and bumpy but not as itchy and dry as before.
Really hope it goes away soon cos there's nothing like having facial issues to make you feel crap!
:aperbag: