I am a 23-year-old female. When I was a teenager, I had severe acne which was cleared up by birth control. Since then, I have had hardly any skin problems. However, since November of 2008 I have had issues with certain areas of my face.
My face first became blotchy and red around my nose and inbetween my eyebrows. The size of these areas are as follows: on both sides of my nose, a quarter sized spot per side; above my right eyebrow toward the middle of my eyebrows a spot the size of a nickel. These areas began to peel. This "condition" then spread to my left temple (dime-sized spot), my left cheek (nickel sized spot), the right side of my chin (dime sized spot) and above the right side of my lip in (half of a dime sized spot). The spots on my left temple and my left cheek have since disappeared.
The skin in these spots peels daily even with lotions and face creams. I wash with a gentle cleanser and moisturize twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. These areas itch occasionally but mostly burn, especially when I put lotion or makeup on them. What is this?!?!
I cannot afford a dermatologist or prescription medicines. Are there any over-the-counter meds for this "condition" or any home-remedies? I would appreciate any and all advice.