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What Is The Treatment For Allergies Caused By Sunscreen?

I had the blue light treatment about 6 weeks ago and I seem to be allergic to all sun screens including the ones the dermatogist gave me . I peeled at least 5 times already and haven t had a good night sleep since. Constant burning and itching and can t use any moisturizers. What can I do?
posted on Wed, 16 Jul 2014
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hi there
1. your concern is allergic contact dermatitis to paraben present in the sunscreen

2. start using Avene moisturiser along with flutivate lotion use them until rash subsides

3. after that use only avene moisturiser as maintenance

4. start using any sunscreen with out any preservatives and only physical sunscreens

this will help you
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What Is The Treatment For Allergies Caused By Sunscreen?

hi there 1. your concern is allergic contact dermatitis to paraben present in the sunscreen 2. start using Avene moisturiser along with flutivate lotion use them until rash subsides 3. after that use only avene moisturiser as maintenance 4. start using any sunscreen with out any preservatives and only physical sunscreens this will help you