Congested skin

[helena]

I wonder if anyone has any words of advice. I seem to have developed a rash on my face & my hands. The rash on my face is on the right hand side at the corner of my mouth & below & its a redness which flares up mainly when I wash my face (using Khiels producys which are very mild). On my hands its a series of tiny blisters which form on my two forefingers & some other parts mainly of my right hand. I don't know what it is. It has flared up in the last few weeks. I have tried 1% hydrocortisone & I am now trying a cream called eumovate. I don't have ecsema & I have never had it. I wonder if its stress related since i have been stressed at work overthe last month. I has a facial on saturday & the beautician said the patch under my mouth just looked 'conjested' and she said she thought it was stress induced.

Have any of you had anything similar? Hanne what do you think? I am getting fed up with it as my skin has always been in good condition.

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Hanne]

does it itch Helena ? From what you've told me I agree that it sounds stress related. I'd do what you're doing..cortisone..maybe 8 hour creme ? or camomile? ..tho' I'd be a bit concerned w. applying too many different things and thus agravate your skin.

Maybe something as simple as laying down..clearing your mind..and just focus on your breathing for 1 hour (de-stressing your body) would help?

Sorry I wish I could give you some sure-fix-it solution

 

[helena]

yes thanks Hanne - I am trying really hard to de-stress but heaps of stressful things keep happening to upset me.... I will try to go to bed early tonight & read a book so that I can block out the day.

Its not itchy at all.

Its helpful just to hear what others think actually. I will stick to the eumovate cream for a week I think (I only started it last night) as its for dermatitis generally. I hesitate to say this because I know its bad.....but just to confirm, I shouldn't try a sunbed should I?

 

[LilyGirl]

you're not pregnant, are you? because when I was I had a bumply rash on my chin. I don't know about the blisters, but they seem confined to your right hand. which makes me think that you are suffering a reaction to something you touched. are you right handed? if you are, you probably touched the right side of your face at some point. do you use the phone a lot at work? perhaps something got on your phone (maybe from your hand) and you touched the phone on your face. it could be contact dermatitus (sp?). I don't know what you're supposed to do for it, but you definitely shouldn't be touching it too much. I'm sorry I can't help more! I'm not a dermatologist but I have a team of them helping me to deal with my crazy sensitive skin. good luck! (and btw, the suggestion to try to relax, maybe do some yoga, is a good one no matter what).

 

[LilyGirl]

no sunbed! stay out of the sun!

 

[helena]

ok thanks meeyowsa - I will scrub my phone at work (yes I am right handed and yes I use the phone a LOT) and I will try & get my keyboard at work scrubbed too as its horrid. It bogs me out to think it mightbe something I caught.

..and no I am not preggers!!!! LOL

 

[LilyGirl]

good luck and take care of yourself.

 

[Gonzo]

Are you using, eating or doing anything new? Stress & hormones can cause flare ups. Although if it is affecting your hand it may possibly be an allergic reaction to something. Even if you've never been allergic before you can develop symptoms to perfumes, soaps, make-up, animals and even fabric softener. Or could it be a reaction to an insect bite? Both (insect bite & allergic reaction to my lotion) created somewhat similar symptoms. If the condition persists or worsen you might want to check with a dermatologist. Hope this helps. Good Luck!

 

[snowqueen]

maybe its stress ... but i know this sounds stupid but whats the weather like were you are ?? cos i always find that sort of thing is worse when its hot ...
Also this is what ive done clean your arm with alcohol, so theres no oil on it sounds nasty but it has to be done, then get a small bit of every product you use, including washing powder and put a dot of it on your skin, and then write down the order somewere, leave for a while and see if any flare up.
I know it sounds stupid but do you sleep with your face and hand on your pillow because it could be something to do with that .... ok maybe not but im just thinking lol