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What causes dry, itchy, and sensitive skin below the eyes and cheek area?

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Published At July 4, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have skin sensitivity below my eyes and cheek areas. It started four weeks back. I usually have oily and sensitive skin. But now I experience dry and itchy skin on my cheeks with bumps and rashes. I have used Retin-A micro topical cream, holistic skincare complexion correction dark spot and brightening treatment, and CeraVe SPF 50 sunscreen face lotion.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

Do not apply a lot of things to your face. Tretinoin causes dryness and tightening of the skin. Pimples occur due to hormonal issues and oily skin. As you have a lot of acne on your face, I suggest you follow a few instructions mentioned below.

  1. Do not use hair oil and any sticky creams on your face.
  2. Avoid oily foods, chocolates, and milk products.
  3. Avoid getting exposed to dust.
  4. Use a sunscreen that has an SPF (sun protection factor) above 30.
  5. Do not rub any cream on your face.
  6. Do not use any steroid creams.
  7. Do not touch your acne and avoid pressing it.

Facewashes or soaps are not treatment methods and are not of much use. Follow the above instructions for at least a month. I suggest you use the following medications.

  1. Use Clindamycin gel all over your face in the morning.
  2. Use Adapalene gel over the acne at night.
  3. Take tablet Doxycycline 100 mg once a day.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk to them, and take medications with their consent.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Gaurang Gupta
Dr. Gaurang Gupta

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