Advice for Brother's Skin Condition

Based on the symptoms you've described for your 14-year-old brother – the small bumps on his face, especially between the eyebrows, and the severe itching, white flakes (like dandruff), and resulting wounds in the mustache area – it sounds like he might have a specific skin condition that requires a proper medical diagnosis.

While the ingredients you have on hand, such as Ceramide Complex, WaterLock, Double Hyaluron Liquid, Natural Urea, Natural Moisturizing Amino Acids, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA 50, Natto Gum, and MOIST72, are excellent for moisturizing and supporting the skin barrier, they are primarily aimed at hydration and improving skin texture. They are generally not treatments for underlying issues like fungal infections (which can cause flaking and itching, similar to dandruff but on the skin), bacterial infections, or specific types of dermatitis that might be causing the bumps and irritation.

Using moisturizing ingredients without addressing the root cause might not resolve the issue and could potentially make it worse or delay effective treatment, especially if there's an infection present.

Therefore, the most important step is for your brother to see a doctor, preferably a dermatologist. A doctor can properly examine the affected areas, diagnose the specific condition, and prescribe the appropriate treatment. This might involve specific medicated creams, oral medication, or other therapies that moisturizing ingredients alone cannot provide.

Once a proper diagnosis is made and the primary issue is being treated, moisturizing ingredients like the ones you have might be helpful as supportive care to soothe the skin and help it heal, but this should be done under the guidance of the doctor.

Regarding your question about using Ceramide Complex at 5%, while Ceramide Complex is beneficial for strengthening the skin barrier (which can be compromised in dry or irritated skin), using it alone or with other moisturizers may not be sufficient if the underlying cause is a medical condition. The other ingredients you have are good hydrators and components of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), which can help improve moisture levels and reduce dryness, but again, they won't treat the root cause if it's medical.

For now, please prioritize getting a professional medical opinion to ensure your brother receives the correct treatment for his specific condition.