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Rash On Face, Dry, Raised Skin, Itchy, Red. Used Expired Sunscreen. Treatment?

i have had a REALLY bad rash on my face. very dry, raised skin, itchy, red, red, red. I thought it was from my graves disease being out of control again, but know im wondering if it was from using a sunscreen that contained avobenezone(3%) which was expired. HELP! i wont even go out of the house its sooo bad. It looks like a chemical burn on my fave.
Mon, 13 May 2013
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Hello,
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The rash is limited only to the face. So it is unlikely to be due to graves disease.
Allergic contact dermatitis to sunscreen is more likely.
Use cold compresses and splash the face with cold water frequently. Apply a goo moisturizing cream frequently.
You will require a topical steroid cream for the rash. Please get it prescribed by your primary physician or dermatologist. You can also take an antihistamine for the itching.
Hope this helped
Take care
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Rash On Face, Dry, Raised Skin, Itchy, Red. Used Expired Sunscreen. Treatment?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic The rash is limited only to the face. So it is unlikely to be due to graves disease. Allergic contact dermatitis to sunscreen is more likely. Use cold compresses and splash the face with cold water frequently. Apply a goo moisturizing cream frequently. You will require a topical steroid cream for the rash. Please get it prescribed by your primary physician or dermatologist. You can also take an antihistamine for the itching. Hope this helped Take care