I need help identifying a possible skin condition...

about a year ago I used a facial mask that claimed to be organic, and it burned really bad so I took it off.  I seriously think it gave me chemical burns, I'm not exaggerating one bit. my face was raw, and red and itchy and looked horrendous.  I was pretty upset because I rarely put stuff on my face and never get acne and figured I would treat myself to a face mask. bad idea.  I don't know if the thing on my face is a result of the face mask or not, but i figured I would mention, since it happened around the same time.

anyways, it started to heal, but then a small red spot that I thought was a zit showed up on my face where one of the "burns" was... it got really itchy and after I itched it it turned into a red rash.  I stopped itching it.  it then turned into a rough, thich, red, itchy, raised rash about the size of a dime.  it is impossible to cover with makeup because it looks flakey and without makeup it is an extremely noticeable red spot.

I am kind of worried, because I looked up rash, and of course got tons of pages about skin cancer.
I don't think it is skin cancer.  but then again it will not heal.
I tried putting rubbing alcohol on it (because I dont have peroxide)
and then putting aquaphor on it for dryness and healing.
it just will not go away.
it is extremely noticable and frustrating, as, like I said, I normally have very clear skin.

does anyone else have something like that going on? or maybe some insight?

[kryyy]

I couldn't figure out how to edit my post, but I figured it would be more helpful if I posted a picture...

[kryyy]

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[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This dry, itchy red patch can be due to an eczematous patch. Wash your face with Dove or Cetaphil and take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).But they are available under prescription and should be taken only after consulting 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.