Red marks on face

Tmommy4 · Post by **Tmommy4** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:49 am

I've developed red marks on my cheeks around my nose. I believe my cushion needs to be replaced and I've tried to compensate for the leaking by making the mask tighter, if that makes sense. I wear an F10 size medium.

Anyway, I have ordered a new mask/cushion from an eBay seller (that's ok to do, right? It was a lot less money) and will just use my existing head gear with it. Any suggestions as to what to do about my skin? It's horribly dry/flaky and red. Maybe a good moisturizer? I don't want to not use my machine.

Thanks!!

Julie · Post by **Julie** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:50 am

No moisturizers as they make the mask slip around, but for heaven's sake loosen it, not tighten! And get a 'liner' from Padacheek.com... made just for the problem. You might ask your dermatologist though if a little prednisone cream (sunk in before bed) will clear up the problem.

nanwilson · Post by **nanwilson** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 10:32 am

Its okay to use moisturizers in the morning, that way your face will not be greasy by bedtime. I have found that when using a full face mask my face (under the mask part) is much more supple because of the moisture its getting from the machine.

LSAT · Post by **LSAT** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 11:37 am

That mask is not designed to be worn tight...learn to wear it properly and the cushions will last a long time.

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/v ... 0&fr=yfp-t

Susie Kay · Post by **Susie Kay** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 11:41 am

LSAT wrote:That mask is not designed to be worn tight...learn to wear it properly and the cushions will last a long time.

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/v ... 0&fr=yfp-t

It does sound like you have the mask adjusted too tightly!

For dryness, do try a good moisturizer. You won't know if it causes the mask to "slide around" until you try it for yourself. I use a moisturizer with my FFM and the mask does not leak.

Tmommy4 · Post by **Tmommy4** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:53 pm

Thank you for the helpful info. I had figured out I am wearing it too tight, but like I said I did it to stop it from leaking. I have lost significant weight since my diagnosis, including in my face. 50 lbs since December! I also ordered one of the Padacheek liners. Hopefully that helps.

Lisa

Okie bipap · Post by **Okie bipap** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 2:22 pm

Congratulations on the weight loss. You may need to use a different size mask in the model you're using, or maybe even a different model mask.

ChicagoGranny · Post by **ChicagoGranny** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 3:03 pm

Tmommy4 wrote:50 lbs since December!

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