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Old 06-19-2009, 11:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Unhappy Skin Problem...Rosacea? Excema?
Hi everyone...hmm something happened to my entry.

Everyday, I see these two red patches around my cheek area (think putting your index and middle fingers-together-on the two sides of your nose, a little below your tearduct) There are tiny white bumps, which I *think* are milia. Then, somethimes, they're a bit itchy as well.

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I'm trying to figure out if it's just redness, or if it's something more serious like rosacea or excema.
Whatever it is, is there any way to cure it/calm it down? I don't want to keep covering it up with heavy foundation, especially since it's summertime.

TIA!

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Old 06-19-2009, 11:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Skin Problem...Rosacea? Excema?
The one right by your eye might be milia. By your cheek area looks like a allergic reaction.

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Re: Skin Problem...Rosacea? Excema?
I have a patch on my chin like that, it comes and it goes. I chalk it up to acne myself, but it very well could be milia.

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Re: Skin Problem...Rosacea? Excema?
redness and bumps on the cheeks are most likey rosacea. go see a dermatologist and they will prescribe something for you to call the flareups. unfortunately you can't cure it, but you can help calm it down.

also, try to avoid eating alot of spicy foods. that can flare up rosacea.

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Re: Skin Problem...Rosacea? Excema?
Or it could be Keratosis Pilaris (sic)

Keratosis pilaris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

keratosis pilaris - Google Image Search


Very common, genetic, can't get rid of it but you can tame it down. It's why I started tanning

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Re: Skin Problem...Rosacea? Excema?
Exfolitation and Alpha Hydroxy Acid lotions are pretty much the only thing you can do inexpensively.

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Re: Skin Problem...Rosacea? Excema?
I have rosacea! I can't tell from the photo but I would go to the docs if I were you and get a professional opinion. That way if its a reaction to something you can get it sorted easily. Fingers crossed and good luck! I only got my rosacea 2 years ago now and I am still coming to terms with it - starting laser treatment for it next month and am praying that it helps...

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Re: Skin Problem...Rosacea? Excema?
dont think it's excema, i have that on my neck and arms and it doesnt look soft like that--excema (or at least mine) is super dry, scratchy, puffy areas. I have a tube of........lets see.... triamcinolone acetonide cream .1% that cures it in about 2-3 applications UNTIL i start to scratch and re-flare it up.

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