So attached is a pic of my forehead, can someone help diagnose what this is? It looks and feels like crocodile skin!
I have struggled with acne/pimples all my teenage life and continue to do so to this day, just not as aggresively! I have oily skin and dandruff.
When I run my fingers over my forehead i feel the rough texture of it like there are many bumps. I started using tretinoin cream in hopes of clearing out what I thought were clogged pores or whiteheads. I used it for 4 months with no change what so ever and gave up on it. I have some soft blackheads where in which if I squeeze 'em a stringy material comes out of the centre.
My regime includes
AM and PM:
1. Neutrogena oil control acne face wash or an Indian brand of AHA based face wash (AHA Glow face wash)
2. Sebamed foaming facial cleanser
3. ACV toner. I previously used a tea tree based toner.
4. Clean and Clear Oil Free Moisturizer.
I use an apricot scrub either once or twice a week.
When I get a pimple/acne I dab on either benzoyl peroxide or clindamycin phosphate gel...which is why u can see some brownish/reddish discoloration in the pic.
Am i over exfoliating with BHA/AHA/scrub which is leading to the rough shiny patches?
Do I have dermatitis owing to me having a dandruff problem? How do I get my skin to smoothen out?? I'm looking for a solution that doesn't involve consumption of pills, chemical peels and/or laser.
IT IS THE WATER!!!! Weacne prone ppl are allergic to chemicals. STOP using them!!
Our skin and hair can't handle Free Chlorine (Cl-), Combined Chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite), Hydrogen Sulfide (rotten egg smell) andIron Oxide (rust water)
Get a filtered shower head!!!! You will be amazed how your water is damaging your skin and hair. A filter will filter chemicals making your hard water softer. Trust me, I have tried everything before I started washing my body with only filtered water. Wash your face with combinations of honey, lemon, and coconut oil and sugar for exfoliation. Thayers Witch Hazel (No Alcohol) as toner. Use aloe Vera gel as moisturizer. Tea tree oil is great too. Stick to natural products as listed above.
Don't use lofas and do use wash cloths but oxiclean them when washing, do not bleach them
Birth Control is a Big No as is Man-Made antibiotics. Opt for natural antibiotics such as garlic and orgeano
If for some reason the moon turns purple and this does not work, get tested for food allergies ex dairy or gluten and Do educate yourself on GMO's
You all are Beautiful Best Of Luck!!
wow it sounds like you are overdoing the cleansers and exfoliants. Have you tried using a glycolic pad instead of that super harsh apricot scrub? You need deep moisturization. The problem with overdrying the skin is that the skin will try to accomodate the dryness by producing sebum which is what makes your blackheads and whiteheads. It almost looks like you have some zits deep below the surface which cannot come up. Try asking your dermatologist for a retinol cream/gel, to regenerate that area. And try not to touch your face unless your hands are literally freshly washed (it's hard to do, I'm a face toucher!)
