Hey guys! I have something to share with everyone, and I'm sorry to say, it's not beautiful. I think it ought to be said though, 'cause it might happen to you too.

The past month I've been having some issues with sensitive skin, and silly old me did what I've always done.
Make sure to wash properly, use a cleanser, put on a cortisone cream on any spots and then a moisturizer.
During daytime, if going out, I've used makeup to hide spots or anything else I've thought of as less pretty, but at home just day cream.

Sadly, this is probably the dumbest *beep* I've ever done.

See, it turns out this sensitive skin issue got worse. Now I'm diagnosed with Perioral dermatitis. This isn't a very common infection, and it's related to Rosacea.
This usually happens to women between 20 and 30 years old and can be very difficult to treat.
It's a type of inflammation in the tiny blood vessels in the face and it starts of as reddened skin and turns into small blisters that itch like a mother, and a terrible burning sensation in the skin. Luckily, it's not contagious.

It pops up seemingly without a reason, but is mainly caused by using a strong cortisone cream on the face, and can be caused and worsened by, read and marvel:

• Excessive washing
• Peeling
• Fragrant Soap
• Moisturizers
• Makeup
• Warmth
• Sunlight
• Cold
• Humidity
• Drought
• Alcohol
• Coffee
• Tea
• Hot soups
• Spices

Can't be arsed to make the list longer, but... yeah, you get the idea.

It's treated with antibiotics, but 90% of the time it gets worse before it gets better, and I *beep* you not, it gets a lot worse.
When you google-image this, most pictures look kinda nice compared to my face now.


So ladies, I'll take one for the team, just to get this info out to y'all.
Take care, and don't go overboard with the stuff you put on your face, especially if you're very pale, a redhead or have very sensitive skin to begin with.

'Cause I can tell you, I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. It's just that horrible.


So, before putting your face through stuff, think twice. I didn't, and now I'll look like Freddy Kreuger for the following months.

Woooowww... thanks for the heads up! I'm a few years away from 20 but I'll definitely be more careful with my daily routine!

oh! I'm so sorry it happend to you. Thanks for the warning.

oh i'm so sorry! it must be so horrible! i dont really put stuff on my face....but i will still try to take care of it *hugs* i hope you get better tho!

Thanks guys! <3

I hope it's not interpreted as me fishing for pity, 'cause I purely intended to enlighten people of the risks of putting the skin through a lot of stress!

I know it's hard to stay totally clean of facial products, and there's really nothing wrong with taking care of your face, but make sure not to do it overly much, 'cause really, the best thing is to let it take care of itself (and stay clear of cortisone).

Mild soap, water, fresh air and your own natural beauty! You  has it, take carez of it!

Oh, I'm sorry that that happened to you. I hope you're feeling okay.  :(

Thanks for the heads up girly, hope it gets better for you.

I'm so sorry! :( thanks for the warning and all the tips!

Thank you everyone, and I sincerely hope you all will go through life without having to live through this! <3

It's finally starting to calm down, so that's positive! Might be able to go outside next week. :')

i have sensitive skin myself. >.< but mostly with dirt and irritants and only very strong products..>

thanks for that info, that helped a lot..

even though i'm asian and my skin is different from yours, of course i could still get other horrible things on my face. .<

Thanks for the heads up.

I'm very pale AND a redhead,but my skin's not sensitive at all. I'll keep all this in mind though.