Please Help Terrible Face Skin for Years (link to pics)

[Lixhul]

I am 23 and had this problem for years. I other used Benzyl Peroxide about 10 years ago and i am suffering ever since,even after not using Bp for 5 years now. I have wasted thousands of pounds on products. My face is red, flakey, very irritating, extremely oily and few spots. Its worse when i get out shower. At first its fine but an hour later its at its worse. I shower once a week because i dread my face in its condition. My face hardly touches lukewarm shower. Ive read everything and tried everything, nothing is working.

my pics are at pursuitofnormal.wordpress.com. Please help, i give up on the solution now i have no idea. I have almost the whole dermalogica range. My skin gets worse through the day and is actually best when i don't put anything on my face, but then i get alot of spots because of oil production. Please look at pics and help me out. Its been like this for years now. Thank you.

[Lixhul]

Hi, if you go on my website that is provided in the question there are pics of my face.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Considering your symptoms, it can be rosacea or atopic dermatitis. You may try calamine lotion on the rash. You should also maintain hygiene and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid deodorant / cosmetics. You can also use a barrier cream with zinc oxide paste or petroleum jelly applied directly to wet skin after bathing.

If the rash persists then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.