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Flat rash on face after 3-4 days of facial hair growth
I'm so sorry for reposting - this is my first time to post here and I didn't see the 'Add Photo' button =[
Hi. For the past year or so now (perhaps longer) I have been getting a rash on my face when I am unshaven. It used to not bother me until I had perhaps a week of hair growth or more, but now it seems to bother me after I am unshaven for just a few days.
It is itchy, patch, almost entirely flat, and red in color. I have uploaded four picture sof it here:
http://s1111.photobucket.com/albums/h471/Billy1521/?action=view¤t=Skin_3.jpg#!oZZ1QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs1111.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh471%2FBilly1521%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3DSkin_3.jpg
The day that I shave it will usually look awful, but the next day it almost entirely will disappear. I've also noticed a similar type of look/sensation towards the top of my forehead just under my hair. I thought at first that was some type of dandruff, but it appears to be the same thing that is appearing on my face.
The facial rash seems to appear mostly on my cheeks, my outer upper lip, my forehead (just between and above my eyes), and my chin. I don't know if it could be related or not, but the area around my nose has been getting very dry and flaky over the past year or so also.
Can anybody identify what this skin problem is, what it might be caused from, and potential ways to rid myself of it?
I am a white male 32 years old. I am relatively healthy, remain physically fit, drink lots of water, eat a pretty good diet (no fast food, very seldom greasy or fried food, lots of salads, etc).
It is becoming a horrible nuisance to me both aesthetically and in sensation. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-Billy
Hi. For the past year or so now (perhaps longer) I have been getting a rash on my face when I am unshaven. It used to not bother me until I had perhaps a week of hair growth or more, but now it seems to bother me after I am unshaven for just a few days.
It is itchy, patch, almost entirely flat, and red in color. I have uploaded four picture sof it here:
http://s1111.photobucket.com/albums/h471/Billy1521/?action=view¤t=Skin_3.jpg#!oZZ1QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs1111.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh471%2FBilly1521%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3DSkin_3.jpg
The day that I shave it will usually look awful, but the next day it almost entirely will disappear. I've also noticed a similar type of look/sensation towards the top of my forehead just under my hair. I thought at first that was some type of dandruff, but it appears to be the same thing that is appearing on my face.
The facial rash seems to appear mostly on my cheeks, my outer upper lip, my forehead (just between and above my eyes), and my chin. I don't know if it could be related or not, but the area around my nose has been getting very dry and flaky over the past year or so also.
Can anybody identify what this skin problem is, what it might be caused from, and potential ways to rid myself of it?
I am a white male 32 years old. I am relatively healthy, remain physically fit, drink lots of water, eat a pretty good diet (no fast food, very seldom greasy or fried food, lots of salads, etc).
It is becoming a horrible nuisance to me both aesthetically and in sensation. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-Billy
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
It can be due to seborrheic dermatitis or dermatitis skin. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes flaky, dry, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas esp under the nose or anywhere on face. People with seborrheic dermatitis produce too much sebum (the natural skin oil). Later, pityrosporum yeast grows excessively in the sebum, sometime along with bacteria, making the dermatitis more persistent.
I suggest you to get an examination done from 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 and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
It can be due to seborrheic dermatitis or dermatitis skin. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes flaky, dry, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas esp under the nose or anywhere on face. People with seborrheic dermatitis produce too much sebum (the natural skin oil). Later, pityrosporum yeast grows excessively in the sebum, sometime along with bacteria, making the dermatitis more persistent.
I suggest you to get an examination done from 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 and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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