Small sections of dry flaking skin on face?

**KateA** · 11-09-2011 09:16 PM

Hi everyone,

For some reason, I seem to have small dry sections of skin on my face (mainly near my eyebrows) that get a bit itchy and are flaking.

It looks and feels disgusting!

Any suggestions to what this is/how to get rid of it? Anyone had any similar problems?

**lizzardb63** · 11-10-2011 09:47 AM

Maybe you're allergic to the moisturizer or make up that you use? Maybe you need a milder facial cleanser. Or maybe you just need to find a moisturizer that moisurizes deeper. I get that sometimes when I use certain acne treatments. Dries my skin out making it very itchy. I usually apply lotion to it. I would stop using some of your products to see if anything changes. Could be an allergic reaction or something you just need to add to your daily routine!

**Freespirit45240** · 12-11-2011 11:35 PM

me and my dad have had this problem. We both get flaky eyebrows and ears that is sometimes itchy and has red patches. I did some research and found its a form of Seborrhoeic dermatitis. I bought clinical strength head and shoulders shampoo(says on the bottle its used for Seborrhoeic dermatitis) and have been rubbing into the areas and leaving it there for a few minutes then washing it out. I also saw you can use a 1% Nizoral shampoo. I also read natural things like tea tree oil, avocado, or aloe vera help. I suggest doing a search for more info but i hope this is helpful

**helenwlsn5** · 01-20-2012 01:57 AM

Thanks for giving the suggestions. I was also facing the same problem. Keep sharing!

**wilsona** · 01-23-2012 03:15 AM

I have a similar issue of tiny flakes on and around my nose and in my eyebrow area. I tend to just not touch my face at all with anything because if I do, and wash it and treat it how I like, my face becomes extremely shiny and oily. My face will be fine at first, but as soon as I rub my nose or drag a nail anywhere near a trouble spot, the flakes spring up and refuse to leave. It's almost like my face is renewing faster than it can shed off the old layer. I don't really get pimples or anything often but the flake issue is never ending once I touch it. If you find a solution, please post it.

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**Oenone001** · 03-02-2012 12:54 AM

I did have the same problem, but mine was near my ears and eyebrow. I just put a little olive oil or sometimes leave on a drop of lemon juice, it went away in such a short time.