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Dry, sore, red skin on face
Hi! Recently patches of skin on my: chin, cheeks, forehead, the area in between my eyebrows, and the area underneath my nose (above my mouth) have become pinkish-red, dry, sore, and inflamed. I've put Neosporin and moisturizer in all of these spots, but it has no effect. It always hurts, and I can't figure out what's wrong! It looks almost like a rash, but I'm really not sure. Thanks!
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An external examination is very important for confirming the diagnosis. Based on the information shared by you it is possible that you are suffering from Rocacea .It causes butterfly rash from nose to sides onto cheeks and even spread to the forehead, chin, neck and chest .Stress, hormonal changes have been linked to it. Few other possibilities are atopic dermatitis or eczema, psoriasis; lupus etc .Self treatment can be hazardous for your skin. Seek the opinion of a dermatologist and get the diagnosis confirmed. Treatment will depend on the cause.
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