Treatment for unusual facial acne.

[sigtauguy]

I don't have a history of acne, but recently I 've been breaking out around my hairline, across my forehead, nose and cheeks. The acne is red and very small bumps, as if it was irritaton. I thought it might be an allergic raction to a hair product or new facial cleanser but stopping use of these new things hasn't stopped the situation. I've recently started back at the gym and running and sweating a lot and a co-worker of mine said that this is probably the cause. I obviously don't plan to discontinue my fitness routine but am now left with trying to find a solution to treat my skin. I don't know what products I should use. I always wash my face in the morning and at night, and typically after my evening gym routine. I also use a glycolic toner. What canI be doing better or use to help this go away. Thank you for any help as I've been dealing with this for about 2 months now and frustrated with my inability to clear my skin.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be due to sweat dermatitis,blocking of the sebaceous glands or acne.

Just keep you face clean by washing with a mild soap atleast twice a day.Pat it dry and do not rub it.Avoid picking or pressing the acne.You can also use Benzoyl peroxide 5% lotion or gel once at bedtime. An amount of lotion the size of a pea should be enough to cover most of your face. If your skin becomes red or peels, you are using too much of the medicine or applying it too often. .Also try to keep your hair free of dandruff by using good antidandruff shampoos.
If the symptoms persist,then oral antibiotics may be needed.Pls consult a dermatologist then.

I hope that helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.

[pierre999]

sounds like an adult version of acne known as acne rosacea- google it or check google images - it is completely different to the teenage form of acne vulgaris