I used hydroquione on my face (2% Paulas Choice) well over a month ago. I only used it one time. It caused an extremely bad reaction.

The next morning I came to learn that I could not use my cleanser anymore which is very gentle (Olay Foaming Face Wash for Sensitive Skin). My face would burn and itch.

So I discontinued washing my face with anything for about 3 weeks and used just water (which did not irritate). I used nothing, no moisturizer, no SPF, no makeup, nothing!!

After the 3 week period was up, I tried to re-introduce the Olay and it was a "No Go"

Since then I have tried: Dove Cool Moist Cleanser, Euricen Redness Relief, Cetaphil for Normal to Oily Skin, Clinique Mild Soap and Clinique Oily Skin Soap (both in liquid form), Neutrogena Foaming Face Wash, and of course the Olay. All left my skin burning and itchy. I am tired of spending all of the $$ and nothing is helping.

My face is "Red Red Red". I have always had extremely Sensitive Skin, but not like this. I was always able to find a cleanser.

These are the most gentle cleansers around (except for the Clinique for Oily Skin).

I have Paula B's book and I am thinking of going to a cleanser for dry skin. Since I guess it is a belief that if you have sensitive skin, your skin is dry. I just "DO NOT" want to break out.

I think also I have somehow lost my moisture barrier in the process, which is confusing since I have extremely oily skin and am afraid to use a moisturizer also.

I also have about 7 active cystic acne on my face and I cannot do anything. A few that I did have came to a head. The others have not and are just sitting there and starting to get purple.

I have reactions to AHA's (Glycolic Acid), BP, and now Hydroquione.

Is there anything that can be recommended to me or something I can do?

Thank you for your help.