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Suggest Treatment For Allergic Contact Dermatitis Of The Face
Question: got some kind of allergy in my face ..its itching also
Brief Answer:
Please provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
Now from the description, it looks like you have developed some allergy over the face.
I would like to know certain more details from you .
Since when do you have this skin problem?
What all have you been applying over your face?
Are you using any hair oils or face creams?
Also I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions . Please click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page . You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul .
I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above details and the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Please provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
Now from the description, it looks like you have developed some allergy over the face.
I would like to know certain more details from you .
Since when do you have this skin problem?
What all have you been applying over your face?
Are you using any hair oils or face creams?
Also I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions . Please click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page . You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul .
I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above details and the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi thanks for you quick reply
i am using nutregina facewash and moisturizer . and i used retino cream for my pimples.
some the reasons i could think of is
1. i left this retino cream over light though i had applied very limited quantity , i am using this cream since mnths.
2. i went to the sun , normally i wont go out in direct sun.
i have send you pic of my face where you could see some red patches and it's itching also
i am using nutregina facewash and moisturizer . and i used retino cream for my pimples.
some the reasons i could think of is
1. i left this retino cream over light though i had applied very limited quantity , i am using this cream since mnths.
2. i went to the sun , normally i wont go out in direct sun.
i have send you pic of my face where you could see some red patches and it's itching also
Brief Answer:
Allergic skin reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
You have developed an allergic contact dermatitis of the face.
Such an allergy of the face is common in people who use retino cream.
You should stop it's application for a few days .
You need to start application of a mild topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected areas twice a day .
In addition, use a sunscreen with spf of atleast 26 regularly over the face everytime you go out in the sun .
Sunlight can exacerbate any kind of skin eczema, so adequate sun protection is essential .
Also you might need to take some oral antihistamine like claritin once a day for the next two to three days to bring down the allergic reaction .
Once the reaction and redness completely subside, you can restart application of the retino cream but make sure you apply only a small amount and that too without rubbing into the skin .
Use it only at night.
Hope it helps
Please ask if you need any further clarifications
Dr Geetika Paul
Allergic skin reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
You have developed an allergic contact dermatitis of the face.
Such an allergy of the face is common in people who use retino cream.
You should stop it's application for a few days .
You need to start application of a mild topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected areas twice a day .
In addition, use a sunscreen with spf of atleast 26 regularly over the face everytime you go out in the sun .
Sunlight can exacerbate any kind of skin eczema, so adequate sun protection is essential .
Also you might need to take some oral antihistamine like claritin once a day for the next two to three days to bring down the allergic reaction .
Once the reaction and redness completely subside, you can restart application of the retino cream but make sure you apply only a small amount and that too without rubbing into the skin .
Use it only at night.
Hope it helps
Please ask if you need any further clarifications
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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