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What Causes Itching And Redness On The Face?
Question: Last night the side of my face started to feel itchy and bumps started to appear now that i just woke up the spot is still very itchy, red, and has bumps. What could this be?
Brief Answer:
Acute dermatitis. Use a topical steroid and oral antihistamine
Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us.
I am Dr. kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have viewed the images.
Its an acute dermatitis like presentation, perhaps to some cream or cosmetic or bleach that you may have used on face.
I can see redness and multiple papules/ bumps on lower face, some of which look edematous/ fluid filled.
I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g tab. cetrizine or benadryl for itching. In addition I suggest you to use a mild topical steroid cream e g cortisone cream (hydrocortisone1%), twice daily. Cortisone is available OTC.
Use a gentle cleanser for face wash. Wash face no more than twice a day and apply cream after washing.
Regards
Acute dermatitis. Use a topical steroid and oral antihistamine
Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us.
I am Dr. kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have viewed the images.
Its an acute dermatitis like presentation, perhaps to some cream or cosmetic or bleach that you may have used on face.
I can see redness and multiple papules/ bumps on lower face, some of which look edematous/ fluid filled.
I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g tab. cetrizine or benadryl for itching. In addition I suggest you to use a mild topical steroid cream e g cortisone cream (hydrocortisone1%), twice daily. Cortisone is available OTC.
Use a gentle cleanser for face wash. Wash face no more than twice a day and apply cream after washing.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Will this go away on its own?
Brief Answer:
Might take some days to heal on its own
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Yes but it might take some days.
By th way cortisone cream, cetrizine tab. / benadryl tab. are easily available OTC. Else you may use any soothing, drying lotion e.g calamine lotion. Calamine lotion is also available OTC.
Regards
Might take some days to heal on its own
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Yes but it might take some days.
By th way cortisone cream, cetrizine tab. / benadryl tab. are easily available OTC. Else you may use any soothing, drying lotion e.g calamine lotion. Calamine lotion is also available OTC.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Use the cream and tablet for 3-5 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I think they should dry up/start resolving in 3-5 days. Don't pop them manually. If they don't improve or they worsen then you might need to see a doctor in person.
Regards
Use the cream and tablet for 3-5 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I think they should dry up/start resolving in 3-5 days. Don't pop them manually. If they don't improve or they worsen then you might need to see a doctor in person.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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