Hi there!!
I've struggled with acne my entire life ( thanks Mom :p ) but as a 30 year old woman, the last probably 6 or 7 years, my skin has cleared up significantly and hasn't caused me much of a problem aside from the occasional pimple and blackheads.
- I would say I have combo skin, and generally I haven't had many skin issues- until recently.
About 2 months ago I started breaking out in what seems to be inflamed, red papules without a white head. I start by getting a flat red mark on my cheek, and over the course of a few hours it develops into a raised bump, and gets redder and more raised over several days until it eventually goes away.
It is ALWAYS on my cheeks only, and once I get one in the area, more start appearing, 2 3 4 5 until I'm ripping out my hair!
My body skin is also constantly itching. I wouldn't say I have dry skin particularly- but I find that I am always itching. I wouldn't say I'm very sensitive either.
I haven't made any big changes to my skincare regimen or diet, though I do have a diet very high in dairy and sugars ( cant live without my boba tea- though I'm open to trying sugar free or low sugar options!)
I am going crazy- I know it doesn't look severe in the picture, but I know its going to get worse over the next few days and I am absolutely dreading it already.
My confidence is so shot after years of clear skin... and I cant figure out what's wrong :*( Please help me.
Do you think this is FA? I dont have redness other than the individual bumps themselves, so I dont think its rosacea.
I appreciate the help in advance! Thank you so much!! 💓