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i have a patch of skin on my face that will not go away, it is like little pimples, but its not acne its dry and flakes, when i rub it with the wash cloth to remove the dry skin it bleeds and is painful, i have had for over a month now! what is it? why will it not go away?
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
Hello,
From your description looks like dry skin patch, that may need local application of Vaseline or moisturizing creams for some days, avoid using hot water on it. Scrubbing and making it bleed should be avoided, as it may get infected after.
If its not getting better or is getting worse, then you should contact a dermatologist, because it may be a fungal infection, or an eczema and may need application of specific treatment according the development of it.
Hope this helps,
Take care
Dr. Klarida
From your description looks like dry skin patch, that may need local application of Vaseline or moisturizing creams for some days, avoid using hot water on it. Scrubbing and making it bleed should be avoided, as it may get infected after.
If its not getting better or is getting worse, then you should contact a dermatologist, because it may be a fungal infection, or an eczema and may need application of specific treatment according the development of it.
Hope this helps,
Take care
Dr. Klarida
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Hello,
I can understand your concern for the dry skin over your face. After analyzing your query with best diligence I can get that you might have rosacea or sun damage over the skin of the face. As you have given a history of little pimples as well dry flakes so all these points need to be evaluated.
In your kind of cases I suggest to use a gel based sunscreen over the entire face for 3-4 times. It is quite important to do sun protection with best measures. If at all the eruptions are not reducing then you might require a proper dermatological consultation. DO not try to rub the area with cloth as it cause irritation and then pigmentation.
All the best.
I can understand your concern for the dry skin over your face. After analyzing your query with best diligence I can get that you might have rosacea or sun damage over the skin of the face. As you have given a history of little pimples as well dry flakes so all these points need to be evaluated.
In your kind of cases I suggest to use a gel based sunscreen over the entire face for 3-4 times. It is quite important to do sun protection with best measures. If at all the eruptions are not reducing then you might require a proper dermatological consultation. DO not try to rub the area with cloth as it cause irritation and then pigmentation.
All the best.
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