Gradually spreading, dry patch of discoloured skin??!?

I do not know what this is.  I have had some dryness and flaking to my face lately, though, that looks somewhat similar to this.  I have not experienced the "velvetiness' you mentioned, though.  If I were you, I would seek out a specialist, a dermatologist.  Good luck and let us know what happens.  

You could ask the pharmacist to suggest a cream for it. Have you been using a moisturiser that is perfumed?

It is very possible that your immune system is to blame.  Quite some years ago, the corner of my mouth became very dry and cracked.  It would crack open and a clear, orange fluid would come out that would scab over again, and the the cycle would repeat itself.  I went to a dermatologist, but he had no idea what it was.  It was very painful, too, and it seemed to be getting worse.

As luck would have it, one day it hurt so badly that my spouse drove me to the hospital where I was seen by a very nice female doctor whose specialty happened to be pediatrics.  She immediately knew what it was and prescribed a cream that began to work almost immediately.  It all healed up within a few days.  She told me what it was, but I do not recall the name.  Anyway, she said it is generally only seen in small children whose immune systems are not yet well developed.  She said the stuff is in the air all around us, but it does not affect adults because adults's immune systems are well developed.  It made perfect sense to me because I had tons of allergies (another immune system problem) and other illness that was immune system related.

I guess the upshot is that you have to see the right doctor to get the right diagnosis.  I just lucked out that this doctor was working that day.  Maybe you should go to the hospital and/or ask for referral to another doctor.  Just try not to feel too bad, and do not give up hope that you will find out what is causing this and secure a remedy.

Hi, I have had something for a year behaving just like this! Did you find out what it was and how to treat it? So frustrating!

i have the same thing, did you find out what it is and how to cure it? please help!