other skin problems -- redness & bumps

[Guest guest]

I have had flushing/redness on my cheeks and chin for about 3 years.

All my life I had a great complexion that everyone complemented me

on. However I have always been plagued with redness/little reddish

bumps/rough spots on my skin. My arms and legs are the worst. I

dread summer and wearing short sleeve tops and shorts because of it.

I have been to see numerous dermatologists but have yet to find one

that has helped...usually have been told to use a buff-puff or been

given a prescription for a lotion (eg lac-hydrin). One dermatologist

said he sees this kind of skin problems with people who have

complexions like mine (that was years ago before any flushing or

redness). So lately I have been wondering if anyone else on this

group has the same problem and if you have found anything to be

effective? Also am wondering if PhotoDerm could be helpful? The

reason is, the redness is so variable, depending on how hot or cold I

am and who knows what else (kind of like my facial flushing). And

when I push down with my finger for a second, the redness is gone

when I let up but then it comes right back (like it is a vascular).

I would love to hear from anyone has this type of skin problem and

anything that has helped.

Thanks,

Lynda