Seborrhea?

[sd1612]

Every time I come into contact with water on my face, and let it dry, my skin starts peeling. Under my eyebrows, to the side of my nostrils, on my chin and often on my hairline on my forehead as well. I but have to rub my face and skin seems to loosen up and peel. I have been using hydrocortisone to mask the problem fairly well but, it's a steroid (I didnt know!) and stopped using it recently. Now it's really bad with my face peeling constantly. There are always flakes somewhere on my face, when I rub my nose the sides peel, when I touch my chin or open my mouth wide the skin around my mouth peels into hundred of tiny flakes.
Does anyone know what causes this massive skin peeling after contact with water?
It's not just a case of a little dry skin, it's very exessive.

Thanks,
Sam

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

There are several causes of the symptoms that you are having including blisters, eczema, psoriasis, sun burns, etc.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blister

Most blisters heal naturally and do not require medical attention. As new skin grows beneath the blister, the fluid contained within it will be slowly reabsorbed by the body and the skin on top will dry and peel off.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for the symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.

[chellybeans]

look up seborrheic dermatitis. that should give you all the answers you need.