Hi! I'm mika, 20 yrs. old, healthy, active and very clean. I've never had any problems with my skin despite prolonged exposure to the sun due to my love for outdoor activities. However, about 3 months ago, I started noticing a patch of skin near my elbows that looked lighter than my actual skin color. at times it was smooth, and then others it becomes really dry and scaly. Now, it has spread all-over my arms, legs and just yesterday, it showed around my buttocks too. it has gotten a lot worse because the color has gotten lighter, it's constantly dry and rough to touch. I also noticed that after showers or baths, the patches turn red, stingy and itchy and when i look at them closely, i can see numerous red dots as if the top layer of my skin has been scraped off.
I've been using aquaphor to relieve the dryness and antihistamine (because i thought it could be an allergy to something), but i don't see it getting any better. I cannot afford to see a doctor yet because i don't have health insurance, so any feedback to this post would be appreciated!! thanks!!