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What Causes Rashes And Pimples In The Face?
I have a rash that started on my nose and chin. I've never had acne in my life and now I have a couple small pimples on my cheeks too. The nose resolved but just seems that my pores are large. My chin, though, can literally change before my eyes, especially with sun exposure. It becomes extremely red with little white bumps. It feels kind of creepy crawly, becomes very tight. It takes days to calm down and is now super bumpy with a couple bumps that come to white heads.
I'm 51 and have been fortunate to have beautiful skin my whole life so this is really weird. Help!
I'm 51 and have been fortunate to have beautiful skin my whole life so this is really weird. Help!
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum
you are suffering from a very common problem namely acne .
Before coming to the exact treatment, i would like you to follow certain precautions:
1. Avoid using any oily creams or lotions over face as much as possible. you can however use oil free moisturisers
2. Wash your face frequently inorder to keep it dry
3. Drink plenty of water
4. Try to avoid eating dry fruits
5.Avoid touching or squeezing of pimples
6. Avoid Hair oil
7. Always use a sunscreen (SPF> 26) when going out in the sun
You might need to apply some antiacne medications like Clindamycin gel over the affected area.
In case the topical therapy alone does not help you, you should get yourself assessed by the dermatologist since you might need treatment with oral anti acne agents.
Hope it helps
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum
you are suffering from a very common problem namely acne .
Before coming to the exact treatment, i would like you to follow certain precautions:
1. Avoid using any oily creams or lotions over face as much as possible. you can however use oil free moisturisers
2. Wash your face frequently inorder to keep it dry
3. Drink plenty of water
4. Try to avoid eating dry fruits
5.Avoid touching or squeezing of pimples
6. Avoid Hair oil
7. Always use a sunscreen (SPF> 26) when going out in the sun
You might need to apply some antiacne medications like Clindamycin gel over the affected area.
In case the topical therapy alone does not help you, you should get yourself assessed by the dermatologist since you might need treatment with oral anti acne agents.
Hope it helps
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
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