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Please help - what is this read, itchy, dry patch on my face?

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WhatIsOnMyFace · 25/02/2018 11:55

Hello, I wanted to post here as I have no idea what Is wrong with the dry, itchy, red patched on my face. What are they? How can I get rid of them? I have had the, since mid January's and I have been applying Savlon, unfortunately they still won't budge and I am concerned the Patch on my forehead is growing bigger. Luckily I can cover them with makeup, but I just want to get rid of them. They are unsightly and irritating.
Photos are attached, I have the patch on my left cheek and right side of my forehead

Please help - what is this read, itchy, dry patch on my face?
Please help - what is this read, itchy, dry patch on my face?
Please help - what is this read, itchy, dry patch on my face?
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WhatIsOnMyFace · 25/02/2018 11:55

Sorry, I just noticed stupid typo in title. Obviously meant to say red, not read. Stupid autocorrect on phone 🙄

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brownelephant · 25/02/2018 11:57

ringworm?
that's a fungal infection which needs anti fungal cream.
show it to a pharmacist?

Aridane · 25/02/2018 11:58

A patch of excess?

Aridane · 25/02/2018 11:58

excema !

Aridane · 25/02/2018 11:59

eczema however it’s spelt

picklemepopcorn · 25/02/2018 11:59

Looks like eczema to me, too.

WhatIsOnMyFace · 25/02/2018 12:00

Oh god ringworm sounds scary and gross! I will definitely show it to a pharmacist. How would I have caught ringworm?

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PollyPerky · 25/02/2018 12:48

You don't usually get ringworm or fungus on the face.

Looks more like eczema. If it's facial eczema you need to see your GP because 0.5% hydrocortisone is available only on prescription.

WhatIsOnMyFace · 25/02/2018 13:03

Okay. I think it might be eczema to be honest, I had a similar thing las year but it went away. I will book an appointment and hopefully I get one soon - it's just irritating and really doesn't look nice

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