Hi- I am not sure what is going on with my face but I am freaking out a little. For a little less than 3 weeks i was using a Salicyclic acid toner 2% (which I have used before in the past). Then I started to use a mandelic 10% serum on my trouble areas nightly. Again used it for a little less than 3 weeks. I had no adverse reactions. Then one night on the 3rd week I used a clarasonic face brush and I didn't realize how hard I pushed or how long. I used it for probably over a minute As soon as I got out of the shower my face stung. I didn't use the mandelic acid serum that night or since then. Now it has been 4 weeks and my skin is still extremely hypersensitive and sore. It burns throbs and feels irritated. But it is not red or anything visible. Even after I used clarasonic it didn't get red. It just stung. My face stings horribly even washing with water. I can't even let it touch my pillow because it will hurt. Even Vanicream stings it but doesn't turn red. I don't know if I over exfoliated or maybe caught a bacteria infection from the clarasonic (which I only used once or twice a week if that). I did notice two pimple looking things form on the skin that hurts and I popped them and then they crusted in yellow. So I am asking 1. Did I over exfoliate? 2. Could I have caught a bacterial infection from my clarasonic brush? I have left it in the bathroom (maybe mold grew on it). Shingles? Cellulitis? 3. Is this burning feeling forever? It has been 4 weeks. I can't tolerate it. Pillows and even water hurt it. How long until it stops? 4. Is there anything a doctor could prescribe for pain? I have tried Allegra Benadryl Claritan and Ibuprofen with no success. Would a low does pain modifying medicine be able to help until the burning subsides? Your help is greatly appreciated.
2014-12-10 03:42:08
