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Hi! About Three Days Ago I Noticed A Dry Patch

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Posted on Thu, 9 Apr 2020
Question: hi! about three days ago i noticed a dry patch onn my face located right below the border of my bottom right side of my lips. it grew slightly and is a patch of flaky skin with a reddish hue underneath. there are no bumps or papules, and the skin doesnt have any sensation other than its a little itchy when i leave it dry. i have been putting vaseline on it to keep any irritant from getting onto the area. its about the size of my thumbnail.

i have no history of psoriasis or extreme skin issues on my face. i have had a few breakouts and so i started using Aveeno acne pads with Salicylic Acid about a month ago and had no irritation.

i do have a sinus infection and it has been causing me to snore/ drool while sleeping. when i first noticed the dry patch, i thought it was dried drool at first lol because i had some in that corner of my mouth.

could this be Perioral Dermatitis, or im a little worried that its fungal ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding dry patch on face

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

Most likely it is just a dry patch of skin due to repeated washing or using products with salicylic acid on face, salicylic acid being drying in nature. I suggest you to use a gentle cleansing lotion e.g Cetaphil gentle cleansing lotion rather than soap. You may continue with the moisturizer. Apart from that you may use a mild steroid e.g cortisone cream (hydrocortisone cream), on just the patch.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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Hi! About Three Days Ago I Noticed A Dry Patch

Brief Answer: Regarding dry patch on face Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern. Most likely it is just a dry patch of skin due to repeated washing or using products with salicylic acid on face, salicylic acid being drying in nature. I suggest you to use a gentle cleansing lotion e.g Cetaphil gentle cleansing lotion rather than soap. You may continue with the moisturizer. Apart from that you may use a mild steroid e.g cortisone cream (hydrocortisone cream), on just the patch. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.