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How To Cure Purple Ring Under The Eyes?
Hi, I had this one random zit or pimple form on my cheek bone under my eye (not too close to the eye) and after applying toothpaste over night it has flattened into a really big dark redish purpley skin circle thing. What can I do to reduce this and get my skin to recover because it is the one thing that is making my face look bad!
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Hi,
It must be a contact allergic dermatitis from the toothpaste, You can use a low-potent steroid cream like hydrocortisone or desonide 0.05 %, twice day for 1 week, use a sun protection cream 50 spf if you are exposed to the sun, because irritated red skin has more chance to get hyperpigmenteted.
Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask me further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Ardiana Sinani
It must be a contact allergic dermatitis from the toothpaste, You can use a low-potent steroid cream like hydrocortisone or desonide 0.05 %, twice day for 1 week, use a sun protection cream 50 spf if you are exposed to the sun, because irritated red skin has more chance to get hyperpigmenteted.
Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask me further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Ardiana Sinani
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