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Strange Red and Dry patch on face?!

I have no idea what is going on with my face and I desperatly need help. For the past week there has been a patch of red, dry skin under my eye, on my upper cheek, and I have no clue what it is. At first I thought it was windburn, (my husband drives his jeep with the top off) so I began applying lotion all day and night. It burns and tingles a little whenever I apply it. The lotion isn't helping though. (I am using a oil-free face lotion) If this persists I will be going to the doctor next week to see what is wrong, but I was hoping someone here could offer some help beforehand. What is wrong with my face?! I have had acne in my past, as you can se with the pic, but it is has gotten a lot better over the years. I am not curently taking or using anything for my acne. I have naturally oily skin and I wash it every other day. I have changed my face wash six weeks ago from Noxema (with tricolsan) to St. Ives Olive cleanser. I will stop using the cleanser this week to see it it helps, but if it was just dry skin wouldn't it respond to the lotion? I am at a loss! Please help!
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I know exactly what everyone is going through with these red dry patches under their eyes that get extremely wrinkly.  Not to brag...but I have always had very youthful looking skin...no real issues until recently, these showed up under each eye and the inside corners of my eyelids were a bit red and dry as well.  My actual eyes looked a little glossy...I thought I immediately that it was an allergic reaction...but to what?   Nothing had changed in my routine....EXCEPT for a new granola bar I tried because they were out of my regular ones....the new ones contained CHIA SEEDS...which I had never eaten in my life....well ate them for about a week...and my eyes got puffy etc....then  I ran out of them and didn't have any for about a week....but not putting two and two together, I bought another box and ate a bar one day and two the next...I woke up the following morning with the worst red patches beneath my eyes....I went to the doctor and she said...yup definitely allergic reaction....both seasonal and told me to stop the granola bars with chia seeds!   The patches have almost cleared up....below one eye is back to normal, but the one that was the worst, is still a little dry and barely red, but still puckered  and wrinkly looking....frankly it's pissing me off cause it makes me look aged!   But what really helped was OLIVE OIL...a good quality one...I just slathered it on at night twice to three times a night....in between I made a mixture of 3/4 cup coconut oil, 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1/4 cup finely ground oatmeal....hopefully one day my face will be completely back to normal...just seems like it's taking forever!
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I've had eczema and very dry skin since I was little. Ive been prescribed lots of special creams and have gotten lots of advice from my doctor. During the winter, my face does get red patches very often. The skin under my eyes becomes very flakey and papery like. My cheeks are usallythe main source of my patches.

I try to make sure that I use gentle cleansers, use face oils at night, apply moisturizers twice a day. I feel like another important thing is to drink a lot of water. I also try to avoid putting makeup around these patches and dry to go makeup free as much as possible.

I also try to not take hot showers. Hot showers dry out your skin making the patch more red and can also cause more pain. So, if you do prefer hot showers, avoid washing your face in the shower or getting your face wet all together. Just wash it when you get out of the shower. When I get out of the shower, I will tend to splash cold water on my face and pat it off gently with a soft towel. Then I will proceed with my skincare routine, washing my face gently (once a day with dry or sensitive skin). I avoid exfoliating because it will also make your face a lot dryer  (take my word for it). Then I will put my daily moisturizer and my face oil (before I go to sleep). If you have a special cream, don't put the oil on, just swap that with the medical cream.
Also try to avoid not touching it, it might feel satisfying in the moment but it will irritate it.

If this doesn't go away, go to your doctor, ask questions. They can simply prescribe you the cream, which will improve the process significantly.
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Hi! I have the EXACT same thing in the EXACT same spot! Lol, I'm so happy someone can relate. See your doctor, they can prescribe a topical cream for it. I've found the L'Occitane En Provence 25% Shea Butter Ultra Rich Cream helps so much (it burns less than other lotions I apply!) Also, it could be something you're eating (according to my doctor) or allergens. I'm thinking of seeing an allergy specialist... Goodluck!
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Hey just apply a mixture of neem or margosa leaf paste and aloe vera gel on affected part it really helps. Aloe vera is really good for all skin problems I had flaky dry skin with red marks, like severe dry skin its under control after application of aloe vera gel for 2and half months. You can even try yashtimadhu taila that is liquorice root oil. If u want I will tell u how to prepare it
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3 years of medication left my VERY SENSITIVE facial skin rather ragged with dryness, red spots & uneven marks etc. I have been using this Somaluxe Redness Repair Cream after cleaning my face - twice a day for a few weeks and I can definitely see a difference. The skin tone is clearing & balancing, the redness & marks are fading or gone & my skin feels soft, clear & lovely. I will be getting the Lady Soma Serum too methinks, for even more active vitamins A & C - as I'm turning 50 this year & realise maturing skin needs extra care.
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I have had exactly the same problem at the side of my eye for about 3 years now.  I went to doc and she said it was a little piece of eczema thank goodness.  Luckily it is under my fringe but it's still annoying.  Sometimes I rub the skin and it bleeds and then scabs so I must stop doing that!!  Maybe it will go away one day!
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I was just reading through all the comments and thinking I'm sure my red patch comes when I eat beans or is it the tomatoe juice it's in and now I have seen your comment it's just hit the nail on the head. Thank you I will keep beans out of my diet as from now. Maybe it's the protein like you said. I'm a guy and I don't wear make up but I feel it could be from eating beans which brings it on then I worry so I stress over it and it flares up more.
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I was just reading through all the comments and thinking I'm sure my red patch comes when I eat beans or is it the tomatoe juice it's in and now I have seen your comment it's just hit the nail on the head. Thank you I will keep beans out of my diet as from now.
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Imiquimod looks to be working :)
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YAY Head and Shoulders worked! I had this huge patch of skin that was red, itchy and peeling on my face for months. I tried everything from Hydrocortisone cream to Bio Oil and that only slightly helped it, it didn't go away until I was reading on here about putting Head and Shoulders Shampoo, it got rid of the redness almost immediately and has almost gone away in a couple of days
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YAY Head and Shoulders worked! I had this huge patch of skin that was red, itchy and peeling on my face for months. I tried everything from Hydrocortisone cream to Bio Oil and that only slightly helped it, it didn't go away until I was reading on here about putting Head and Shoulders Shampoo, it got rid of the redness almost immediately and has almost gone away in a couple of days
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My problem with my face started in October 2014.  I started to notice red patches underneath my eyes and on my cheeks.  These blotches are also flaky.  I also have cracks and flaky skin at the corners of my mouth.  I took myself off of proactive and just started with facial wipes at night and using Palmers cocoa butter.  The cocoa butter seems to help some, but I think it's time to go to a dermatologist.  I put on my makeup in the morning and then a couple times a day I have to put the cocoa butter on top of it, very lightly.  I had acne up until a couple of years ago and now I'm dealing with this.  It's embarrassing but I'm able to cover it with makeup pretty well.
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One of the main benefits to making natural homemade beauty recipes is that they will provide you with a healthy alternative to many of the over-the-counter products that are full of harmful chemical ingredients. It is important to be mindful of what you put on your skin since it is the largest living and breathing organ in your body. Another advantage to using these types of homemade products is that you will save money and also help the environment. Many commercial cosmetics companies use chemical or detergent ingredients, and when they are rinsed from your skin, they can become toxic to the Earth's water supply.
Some handy items to use from your kitchen for natural homemade beauty recipes are bananas, oatmeal, honey, olive oil, mayonnaise, yogurt, and Epsom salts. These are just a few examples of helpful ingredients from your kitchen that can be used for hair or skin care! Perhaps two of the most common ingredients to have at your disposal for these natural recipes are natural soap bars and beeswax. These natural waxes can be purchased at health food store locations, and if you are allergic to bees, there are also vegetable-based waxes as an alternative.
Olive oil is a beneficial ingredient for homemade beauty recipes because it provides a number of skin and hair care benefits. It can be used to deeply hydrate severely dry skin on the knees, feet, and elbows. It can also be added to a warm bath to soften your skin from head to toe, or even to massage into the hair to treat dry scalp.
To make a quick natural exfoliating treatment with olive oil, mix together olive oil with two times the ratio of brown sugar to make a paste. Use this exfoliating paste before taking a shower by gently massaging it into the surface of the skin, and then rinse well. This simple treatment would remove all dead skin cells and provide a fresh glow to the skin tone.
If you have bananas available, you can use them to moisturize severely dry skin. Start out by mashing a banana until it has a paste consistency, and then smooth it onto your face and hands and allow it to stay for 10 minutes. Rinse completely, and then apply olive oil directly after to treat severe dryness and damage to the skin.
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I was prescribed the same cream and not only did it not eliminate it, now it's spreading. They appear as Small red patches underneath my eyes. I find it flares up if I'm in the wind a lot or clean my face to aggressively. Natural moisturizers help it from appearing dry and flaky but nothing fully eliminates it so far. Dermatologist appointment is going to be the next step... Just treat it like sensitive skin don't irritate the area, and avoiding contact with the areas will help it from flaring up. At the same time this doesn't mean don't clean your face, clean your face with something natural on a regular basis... I use body shop products
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It's likely that you have guttate psoriasis, which is typically caused from the strep virus itself. I got my tonsils out after many many flare ups. Ever since, I have been almost 100 percent clear. It got BAD, but it was all related to strep. About 2 weeks after I would be sick, the spots would start to appear.
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Hi
I have had a red scaly rash that would not go on the left side of my forehead for around 5 months.We have just moved and thought it was stress.
To cut a long story short I had a blood test and I had Vit b12 defiency.I have had so far 4 loading injections need another 2.My rash is gradually going so I am sure it was due to lack of VitB 12.get a blood test if you are able.
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Thank You, DavidNguyen...for the wonderful advice, I copied it...and iam going to try this as soon as possible, I have the same thing, I have had this for about 2 years now,..it will be worse at times,...it is red,flaky,itches,burns,rough,hurts most of the time, i can't wait to try this,.any other information will be greatly appreciated...thank you,  I send you blessings with your career....
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Mia the green balm helps. Has consistency of Vaseline. 100% natural and contains an anti fungal. Look at the reviews on their website.
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I FOUND A CURE!!!  I had red flaky irritated skin around my nose, a couple of spots above my mouth and a patch on my eye brow. I called my dermatologist but couldnt get an appt for a month out. So at first I tried coconut and jojoba oil with a few drops of tea tree oil. It helped a little but no major improvement. Then I found some rose oil in my medicine cabinet and used that. I kept applying every few hours. It cleared it up almost completely in 2 days! I also washed those spots with head n shoulders shampoo. Maybe it was a combo of the 2. Either way, cheap easy cure. I bought the oil at a pharmacy in Argentina so not sure where you would find it in the US/UK but I'm sure its out there. Good luck!!
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Thank you SO Much! You are the smartest person on here. I thought this flaky, red/brown, raised, round spot on my left cheek was eczema but it does not itch. So, after reading your post, I looked up Bean Allergies and I have Every symptom! And I have been eating a lot of beans lately, too! You are a genius!
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I was told two days ago that I have iron deficiency and today my red patch under my left side lip came back after I had it for the first time 6 month ago. I've been applying hydrocortizone and anti itch cream it worked last time. but it leave a dark spot there.
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thank you for your advice, ive been reading everyones stories on here and as terrible as it is, im glad im not the only one with this issue. will definitely be following your advice.
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Thank you so much for your help.  I read your post late at night and I had the head and shoulders shampoo.  I washed the affected area with it and it helped immediately.  I will pick up the lotion tomorrow.

Thank you.
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