I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this and has any advice (Besides going to the dermatologist, which I will do if it doesn’t clear up). For the past few weeks, I have had round/oval shaped patches (about the size of a nickel) of somewhat itchy, red, and flaky skin on my face and it doesn’t seem to be getting better, although i have tried hydrocortisone and Desonide cream on them. there are two by one eye, one by the other eye, two on the left side of my jawline, a small area on my cheek, and my forehead seems to be getting flaky and itchy as well.
I thought it might be my hair products, but that doesn’t explain the ones on my cheek or jawline, because my hair is quite short and is only long enough to touch my forehead.
I have a history of eczema, but I have never had an outbreak that looked like this and didn’t seem to clear up. just curious if anyone out there has a similar experience or knows what this could be, or what could help it! thanks in advance!
NUMMULAR DERMATITIS
This type of dermatitis appears as a coined-shaped , itchy skin rash that affects both males and females of all ages. It may appear to be round to oval in shape. It presents itself on the skin as a scaly, bumpy mark that may be pink, red, or brown.
Some outbreaks of nummular dermatitis are very pronounced and noticeable while, other outbreaks can barely be seen. In later stages of the rash, the lesions may clear in the center, become scaly, or resemble ring worm or psoriasis. It is most common for the rash to fade and leave no signs behind.
http://www.dry-skin-care-guide.com/nummular-dermatitis.html
I would definitely consider eczema. I had eczema all over my face as a teenager. You will probably need a prescription to treat whatever it is on your face, I don’t see how you will avoid the dermatologist!!
You should definitely go for a dermatitist’s look on it. Based on your description is may be a form of Dermititis Psoriasis, since they have the same symptoms. You need a physicians opinion on it just to be sure. You can get more facts about it at http://www.skinorginal.com if you like.
My cousin had symtoms like this before. Oval shaped rash with bump turned out to be mites. Don’t know in your case, it could be anything from detergent to bath soap or food coloring.