dry patches on my lower face. please help

[rocksburry]

after i had my baby a year ago i developed these dry flaky patches around my mouth,on the bottom next to my chin. i was my face daily and put on heavy duty creams. and i cant figure out what the problem is

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These patches can be due to perioral dermatitis. Perioral dermatitis is a chronic papulopustular and eczematous facial dermatitis. Treatment consists of oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. A mild soap or soap substitute, such as Dove or Cetaphil should be used for washing. Scrubbing should be avoided.

If the symptoms are not controlled by topical antibiotics,then oral antibiotics may be needed.
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.

[rocksburry]

They don't itch its just irritating cause they are on my face and I have to put makeup on everyday. They don't hurt just flake.

[dazedandstuff]

Do they itch? Change color? They might be eczema.