Red face

Ok my very first post, read a lot here sounds good.

My problem is something thats annoying me so much over the years now just thought id try get some tips of people who have same/similar problems.

I have a lot of redness on my face / cheeks, ermm if i was to describe id say its like a burn / scar. People that have met me for the first time say they thought id been in some sort of accident

I've had bad acne and when i went to the doctors i got put on that benzol cream which diddnt really help , im on them oxytetercylne tablets now for months but its no different, i still get a lot of spots, its just my skin on the face looks sore / irritated and red. I've tried all i can think of. Im having dry skin in small places as well, and my neck feels sore and ichy Everything i've used is for sensetive skin, even shaving gell.

Also im very gresy, i used to use face wipes a lot, then i read somewhere to only wash twice a day, so i tried that but im still greesy within 30mins of washing

Anyone else like this? Whats best for me to try?

For redness I use anti-red makeup (it's green!)- but since you're a guy (I'm assuming so, since you mentioned shaving gel) you may not want to do that...
Rubbish advice. Sorry.

omg... that is exactly what I was gonna say!!! what type do you use? I use natural collection one.... its really good cos it looks and feels completly natural unlike some which feel a bit heavy....

Actually the spots gone for a few months its just redness, i started using dove morning and night, but its worse again now grrrrr

EDIT EDIT: Also, learn to spell 'Camelot'

lol yes i know the correct spelling, i've used the nickname camalot in games i used to play years ago so everything i sign up for now i stick with camalot

tnx for advice

I would say go back to your doc - don't bother with any over the counter rubbish!

It depends how much this bothers you, course I'm no expert but the way you describe it - it sounds a bit like rosacea also (you can this at the same time as having acne) it would explain all the redness, but to get proper treatment you need a diagnosis from your GP.

If your GP is non too helpful, then ask to be referred to a dermatologist, may seem a tad drastic but a friend of mine had a similar problems to yours and the dermatologist prescribed stuff that cleared it right up!

Hope that helps a bit!

PS - If you've been on the tetracycline for months with no effect then bin it - get something else.

Try washing your face with a gentle soap rather than a wash. When i switched from clearasil to dove it made a huge difference. Is it just redness or acne? If its acne, definitley persist with 5% benzoyl peroxide but apply it generously, even if it makes u a bit red to start with. many ppl dont apply enough. Dont just dab it onto each spot, rub it in dammit !

My necks really ichy and sore im away to doctors tomorrow see what he says. The skin is all peely on my face now, just looks sore

Is it all weeping and hug amounts of redness and inflammation? That is propbably the most horrible thing I've ever been through (putting unanaesthetised circumcision to one side; that's in another league) it required weeks of antibiotics to tackle. PAinful during showers etc.

Ok, I'll stop fishing for sympathy now.

Im sorry your having to put up with all this.

When you see your doc - insist on being referred to a dermatologist - they are specialists and in a much better position to diagnose and treat your problem - no disrespect to GPs but they aren't skin specialists, they just know a bit about everything! And don't let yourself be fobbed off again - it obviously affects you quite a bit.

btw - benzoyl peroxide creams can be really irritating and could make redness even worse - it also dries your skin out alot, which results in it producing more oil from your pores - hence the greasiness.

Hope you work it out.