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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Constant Irritation of Face
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Constant Irritation of Face
by Redfacem22, Jan 15, 2006 12:00AM
I am 22 year old male...until I was 20 I never washed my face and I was perfectly fine...Almost a flawless skin... a little dry sometimes tough...However about two years ago, I started
to wash my face too much. Now on the other hand, when ever I get uncomfortable or blush, my face get very red and then I feel as if it gets very tight and dry, I can also feel it becoming drier. The red areas are from the side of my nose to my cheecks like most other SD suferers.
Also the side of my noses are the places that gets flaky the most.
And very rarely I was using elidel and also moisturizing the skin with Cerave most of the time. I feel as if I got too much used to the products and seem like I can't live without them. My face looks irritated with tiny red bumps and if you look at it deeply you can see the flakes. It doesn't itch tough...And one last thing: if I take a very hot shower, 1 minute after the shower, I can
see that my face gets full of white dead skins or dandruff. I am guessing that I have destroyed my skins natural defense on my face... Is there anyway to build up the skins natural barrier. I don't want to be dependent on cortisol creams. I lost so much confidence, PLEASE HELP me reduce this constant dryiness and red irritation!!!
to wash my face too much. Now on the other hand, when ever I get uncomfortable or blush, my face get very red and then I feel as if it gets very tight and dry, I can also feel it becoming drier. The red areas are from the side of my nose to my cheecks like most other SD suferers.
Also the side of my noses are the places that gets flaky the most.
And very rarely I was using elidel and also moisturizing the skin with Cerave most of the time. I feel as if I got too much used to the products and seem like I can't live without them. My face looks irritated with tiny red bumps and if you look at it deeply you can see the flakes. It doesn't itch tough...And one last thing: if I take a very hot shower, 1 minute after the shower, I can
see that my face gets full of white dead skins or dandruff. I am guessing that I have destroyed my skins natural defense on my face... Is there anyway to build up the skins natural barrier. I don't want to be dependent on cortisol creams. I lost so much confidence, PLEASE HELP me reduce this constant dryiness and red irritation!!!
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jan 16, 2006 12:00AM
, Jan 16, 2006 12:00AM
I think you may have eczema, which is actually inflamed skin even if it feels dry. I assume the doctor who recommended Elidel felt the same way, since that's what Elidel is for. You needn't worry about using this or similar products too much, nor is there any reason to be concerned that you have destroyed your skin's defenses. I advise you to check with your doctor who gave you the Elidel to see if my hunch is correct. If it is, and if Elidel helps, just use it whenever you need it. No worries.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
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