Aa
PLEASE HELP!!
I need help in figuring out what is wrong with my skin. I have always had a clear complexion but 2 times in my life I have had issues with the skin between my nose and mouth. I went to a dermatologist once and he perscribed this ointment and it went away. I was working in the service industry then, but not now. I dont know if I am having this as a result of an allergic reaction, or is it a fungus or a staph infection or some kind of bacterial infection or yeast infection or something else? This is 15 years later and now its back, I have chapped skin under my nose and all around my mouth and lips and also under my eye, it almost looks like I have a black eye because of the redness and swelling. It is now on my hands and fingers. My symptoms are, itchiness, chapping, red and inflamed, cracked. I have tried elidil, bactroban, aloe, baby lotion, petrolium type ointments like bacitracin, buttermilk cream, chapped lip stuff and most recently aveeno (which worked for like a day then it came back). I dont know what to do!!! It Itches and looks terrible and is painful. I am uninsured, so a dermatology appointment is out of the question for the time being. Please help me before my skin is permanently damaged and scarred from all the chapping. Thank you.
Thank you... I will follow your advise and see if it helps until I can afford a dermatologist
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
This may sound like an eczematous disease.Examples of which are seborrheic dermatitis, contact and allergic dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis. However, a consult with a dermatologist is necessary to identify the condition.
Meanwhile, apply cool compress over the face to reduce itchiness. An OTC antihistamine may be able to relieve the symptoms.Moisturize the face with a bland hypoallergenic cream ( do not use lotion) as needed.
Avoid exposure to heat , dry environments, abrasive soaps. Drink plenty of water and eat well.Relax and avoid unnecessary worrying as much as possible.
Consult with a dermatologist as soon as you can for proper mangement.
This may sound like an eczematous disease.Examples of which are seborrheic dermatitis, contact and allergic dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis. However, a consult with a dermatologist is necessary to identify the condition.
Meanwhile, apply cool compress over the face to reduce itchiness. An OTC antihistamine may be able to relieve the symptoms.Moisturize the face with a bland hypoallergenic cream ( do not use lotion) as needed.
Avoid exposure to heat , dry environments, abrasive soaps. Drink plenty of water and eat well.Relax and avoid unnecessary worrying as much as possible.
Consult with a dermatologist as soon as you can for proper mangement.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Dermatology Community
Learn to identify and prevent bites from summer’s most common pests.
Doctors argue for legislation to curb this dangerous teen trend in the latest Missouri Medicine report.
10 ways to keep your skin healthy all winter long
How to get rid of lumpy fat on your arms, hips, thighs and bottom
Diet “do’s” and “don’ts” for healthy, radiant skin.
Images of rashes caused by common skin conditions
