eye and skin question

[tkelm]

two days ago, i felt my skin was very tight on my face.  almost like it was sunburn (i have not been in the sun).  6 hours later, i was horrified to see a bunch of wrinkles under my eyes...well defined and they were not there previously.  i immediately thought of allergy, and have been on benydril since, and while the condition is no worse, the eye wrinkles are still quite prevailing.  any thoughts?

[tkelm]

thanks.  i will try it and let you know what happens!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it sounds like irritant contact dermatitis. Irritant dermatitis, the most common type of contact dermatitis, involves inflammation resulting from contact with acids, alkaline materials such as soaps and detergents, cosmetics, or other chemicals.

Avoid using any lotions and creams over the face for the meantime. Wash your face with a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Pat your face dry. Then apply a good hypoallergenic moisturizer over the area and see if this improves.If the symptoms still persist then you can apply mild steroid like dermacort.

If the irritation persists then pls get it evaluated from a dermatologist.
I hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing.Kind regards.