bump. . . bump . . . i could really use some help. this is extremely ithchy and painful
Hi
This may be contact dermatitis. This seems to be very localized on one side of the face and you have noted that this seems to coincide with the area that the cellphone touches. This makes contact dermatitis a likely diagnosis. Avoid using the cellphone in such a way that it rests on this side of the face. Also, try to avoid sleeping on this side, as your face may be irritated by the pillow's surface. Avoid any known triggers and continue using the hydrocortisone cream. The steroid is mildly potent so this may be safer to use over the face. Just apply thinly over the area. Avoiding the triggers is the main step to prevent recurrences.
Dermatitis is a chronic skin condition and with your history of allergies and eczema, this is likely to recur from time to time.