Is it a rash or acne?

[NeverNeverland]

So how do you tell the difference?

for a few weeks, the side of my face - like the jawbone area - was itching. But there wasn't anything there.

A few days ago I realized my face - esp. my forehead - was broken out. Now, I get breakouts when I'm stressed and I am stressed righ now. But this seems worse than usual, and it's on more than just my forehead. I've also gotten a few big ole regular ones too. (Yay Boo Boo Zap, eh? ) My jaw is still itchy, but not as bad as before.

So... how do I tell if it's a rash or just a breakout? I have been making sure I wash my face and wear my BM makeup and put extra zit stufon it every day....

[TinkPink]

Re: Is it a rash or acne?

It could definitely be stress. But otherwise, I don't know. Perhaps you should see a dermatologist, it could be rosacia or something along those lines.

Have you changed any product you have been using that might cause a reaction? Even laundry detergent on your pillow could cause that.

[Disneykat]

Re: Is it a rash or acne?

Well considering that you are about to do something you have never done before (gumball rally and the rides) I'd say it's a break out from stress. have you put anti itch cream on it???

[Princess Buttercup]

Re: Is it a rash or acne?

It sounds like it might be an allergy. I think you should make an appointment to see a dermatologist asap.

[NeverNeverland]

Re: Is it a rash or acne?

The prob. with seeing a specialist is that I need a reco. from my dr, and I don't really have a dr., and who knows when I could see her. Ugh. I hate HMOs.

I don't think it's roseca - isn't that also when the cheeks get all red and flaky?

I haven't changed detergents... just changed my sheets yesterday. I am trying to think if I'm using or eating anything new and don't think so?

I do hope it's stress, and if it doesn't fade after this weekend I will go see a dr.

[Disneykat]

Re: Is it a rash or acne?

Feel better NNL. Try washing the sheets (again) to see if that helps.

[Princess Buttercup]

Re: Is it a rash or acne?

Lori Beth.....have you tried taking Benedryl? If it's an allergy , it might help and if it's not an allergy the Bendryl won't hurt anything although it may make you sleepy.

[duckiedianne]

Re: Is it a rash or acne?

(Yay Boo Boo Zap, eh? )

Does that actually work? I see it in the Benefit section of Macy's and Sephora and I've thought about buying it so.....does it work?

[TinkPink]

Re: Is it a rash or acne?

There are many people here who swear by and love boo boo zap. I have never used it, but I would try it if I didn't always find too many other things to spend my money on at Sephora.

[MsKaren]

Re: Is it a rash or acne?

That happens to me when I'm stressed. I wash my face with Cetaphil and then put on Cetaphil moisturizing cream for dry, sensitive skin. My skin cleared up in about 3 day using this. If your skin is bad go see a doctor. They could probably tell you if you are alergic to something.

[NeverNeverland]

Re: Is it a rash or acne?

Didn't think about Benedryl... i'll have to get some. I'm always sleepy so that's no big deal :lol: It does appear that this sucker spread to my neck so it might be a rash. Ugh.

Boo Boo Zap REALLY work on the single pimles and works REALLY well. Esp. if you catch them as they're coming up. On cluusters, it dosen't work as well.

Maybe I should switch back to Cetaphil.