please help

[ladyh31]

forehead,cheek, chin is covered in dry looking patches and itchy,i am brown skin African American this have been going on for 4 days I have tried facial wash moisturizer and cordesione cream

[ladyh31]

thank u it helped I took a allergey pill and I used the cordosione cream with the moisturizer and it have helped It have started clearing up . I think I had allergric reaction to something . or it was the steroids the doctor had me on a couple weeks ago . because I was having night sweats due to the high dosage of steroids that where in my system.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to contact dermatitis or photodermatitis. Avoid using any lotions and creams for the meantime. Wash the area with a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Then apply a good hypoallergenic moisturizer over the area and see if this improves. If the symptoms still persist then you can apply mild steroid like dermacort and take anti allergic medicine like Benadryl.

If the irritation persists then get it evaluated 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.