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Post by mom on May 4, 2019 0:19:55 GMT
This week I have really dry skin patches on my face. Like nothing I have ever had before. The skin is flaking off in chunks. It is also red and a little raised. Not all over my face-mostly just on my chin mainly.
Nothing has changed in my skin routine (same face wash, same Ceravae Moisturizer or Clinique Moisture Surge Moisturizer). Same exfoliation that I've done for years. Nothing new food wise. I *am* stressed but nothing over the top. Not a bunch of sugar. The weather isn't super dry or hot (its actually very humid and rainy).
To me, this feels more like 'not just dry skin'. This is over the top. Doesn't itch.
What am I over looking? For real - nothing skin care wise is new. Same routine for months now and had no problem.
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Post by dewryce on May 4, 2019 0:26:05 GMT
No new laundry detergent, did you clean your phone with a chemical product? Otherwise I might look at photos of eczema or psoriasis. I’m not sure if eczema itches, but my psoriasis doesn’t always.
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Post by mom on May 4, 2019 0:31:19 GMT
No new laundry detergent, did you clean your phone with a chemical product? Otherwise I might look at photos of eczema or psoriasis. I’m not sure if eczema itches, but my psoriasis doesn’t always. No new detergent. I cant think of any new chemical cleaners either. I did google eczema and psoriasis. If I had to choose what it looks most like, I'd say Eczema but not as bad as the photos I am finding. I wonder if you can just randomly get Eczema as an adult? I've never had any issues with my skin (not sensitive, etc) other than pimples when I get my hormones. |
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Post by hennybutton on May 4, 2019 0:33:13 GMT
I'd go see my doctor ASAP. This is sudden and unusual, so it should be checked out bu a doctor. Also, skip the exfoliation. That's really hard on the skin.
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Post by mom on May 4, 2019 0:35:14 GMT
I'd go see my doctor ASAP. This is sudden and unusual, so it should be checked out bu a doctor. Also, skip the exfoliation. That's really hard on the skin. I have an appointment on Monday with my general practitioner for a checkup - will that work or do I need to find a Dermatologist? |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2019 0:36:54 GMT
This week I have really dry skin patches on my face. Like nothing I have ever had before. The skin is flaking off in chunks. It is also red and a little raised. Not all over my face-mostly just on my chin mainly. Nothing has changed in my skin routine (same face wash, same Ceravae Moisturizer or Clinique Moisture Surge Moisturizer). Same exfoliation that I've done for years. Nothing new food wise. I *am* stressed but nothing over the top. Not a bunch of sugar. The weather isn't super dry or hot (its actually very humid and rainy). To me, this feels more like 'not just dry skin'. This is over the top. Doesn't itch. What am I over looking? For real - nothing skin care wise is new. Same routine for months now and had no problem. see a dermatologist. That sounds like my plaque psoarisis. It is an autoimmune disorder where your system is telling your skin cells to rejuvenate too quickly. It can have some severe consequences and it is treatable. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2019 0:38:21 GMT
I'd go see my doctor ASAP. This is sudden and unusual, so it should be checked out bu a doctor. Also, skip the exfoliation. That's really hard on the skin. I have an appointment on Monday with my general practitioner for a checkup - will that work or do I need to find a Dermatologist? Every gp I've seen since in the last 35 years has missed it. They think it is dry skin or eczema. See a derm and ask to have it biopsied. |
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Post by mom on May 4, 2019 0:40:02 GMT
I have an appointment on Monday with my general practitioner for a checkup - will that work or do I need to find a Dermatologist? Every gp I've seen since in the last 35 years has missed it. They think it is dry skin or eczema. See a derm and ask to have it biopsied. thank you - I will call Monday. |
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Post by kelly8875 on May 4, 2019 2:19:09 GMT
It sounds like some eczema spots I get sometimes. They don’t really itch, but they are bumpy and red, or super white even. I haven’t figured out the trigger for them. Mine are about the size of a dime and a quarter, on my left arm.
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Post by dewryce on May 4, 2019 3:07:39 GMT
Every gp I've seen since in the last 35 years has missed it. They think it is dry skin or eczema. See a derm and ask to have it biopsied. thank you - I will call Monday. I’m glad you’re going. If it turns out to be psoriasis, make sure your derm asks you questions about potential psoriatic arthritis too. You can definitively have skin psoriasis without the other, but they can occur together. |
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2019 3:10:36 GMT
It sounds like some eczema spots I get sometimes. They don’t really itch, but they are bumpy and red, or super white even. I haven’t figured out the trigger for them. Mine are about the size of a dime and a quarter, on my left arm. Please take your eczema to see a dermatologist. It may not be eczema. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on May 4, 2019 3:31:04 GMT
This winter I had some periods of really dry patches on my cheeks as well. I have never had that before. It only lasted a few days to maybe a week. I just moisturized well (I used Dr Jart Ceramidin cream) and used a BHA product (I use that anyway). I figured mine was due to the weather, but that doesn't seem to be the case right now. Hopefully yours gets better soon! Have you been drinking water, eating healthy fats, etc?
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Post by mom on May 4, 2019 3:44:16 GMT
This winter I had some periods of really dry patches on my cheeks as well. I have never had that before. It only lasted a few days to maybe a week. I just moisturized well (I used Dr Jart Ceramidin cream) and used a BHA product (I use that anyway). I figured mine was due to the weather, but that doesn't seem to be the case right now. Hopefully yours gets better soon! Have you been drinking water, eating healthy fats, etc? Yeah, I have been making a real effort on water and fats. In fact, I've cut out almost all sugar + really am doing well on wearing clean. Then this happens, lol. |
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Post by supersoda on May 4, 2019 11:48:21 GMT
I get seborrheic dermatitis on my face, which gives me dry, flaky spots. It looks a lot like psoriasis (which my mom had), but my derm says it’s not. No moisturizer will make it go away. If it’s a small flare, a little bit of dandruff shampoo will clear it up, otherwise I’ve got a prescription cream.
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Post by mom on May 4, 2019 13:03:09 GMT
I get seborrheic dermatitis on my face, which gives me dry, flaky spots. It looks a lot like psoriasis (which my mom had), but my derm says it’s not. No moisturizer will make it go away. If it’s a small flare, a little bit of dandruff shampoo will clear it up, otherwise I’ve got a prescription cream. Interesting. I will pick some dandruff shampoo up and give it a shot. Moisturizer doesn’t seem to be helping at all. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on May 4, 2019 13:20:27 GMT
This winter I had some periods of really dry patches on my cheeks as well. I have never had that before. It only lasted a few days to maybe a week. I just moisturized well (I used Dr Jart Ceramidin cream) and used a BHA product (I use that anyway). I figured mine was due to the weather, but that doesn't seem to be the case right now. Hopefully yours gets better soon! Have you been drinking water, eating healthy fats, etc? Yeah, I have been making a real effort on water and fats. In fact, I've cut out almost all sugar + really am doing well on wearing clean. Then this happens, lol. That's great about cutting out sugar! |
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