Sorry to hijack AIBU, I'm desperate for an answer. I've booked two appointments to have the skin on my cheeks checked out by the doctor over the past 6 months, but each and every appointment, (sod's law) it calms down and looks better so Dr can't assess/help.
It's been worse for two weeks' now but I'm loathed to waste more Dr time if it inevitably gets better by the time I'm seen.
Sometimes it can be clearer for a few days, then I'll wake up and my cheeks are stained red and buldgy, like lumpy skin. It's a tiny bit itchy sometimes. Spots don't come to a 'head'. They're just large and lumpy.
I've tried cutting dairy, sugar, wheat, booze, fruit, etc etc, I've taken anti-histamines, I cleanse, moisturise with expensive sensitive creams...I stopped wearing any make up and I take cool showers, and limit having the central heating on. But I don't know what is causing it! It's been like this for a year or so, getting worse each 'flare up'. No link or pattern to menstrual cycle.
Does anyone recognise what it may be?
-normal flare up?
-hormonal acne?
-roseacea?
-allergies?
ANY help appreciated!