Reddness of skin

In the past three months or so I have had 3  times of sudden red skin burning and feeling like pins sticking me. Last about 10 minutes  or so and gone. Don't understand why this is happening.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This could be because of an allergic reaction or irritant contact dermatitis. The treatments of this condition are application of topical corticosteroids (betamethasone, clobatesol, flucinolone) which will reduce the inflammatory process. Topical immunomodulators like pimecrolimus and tacrolimus can be used in severe conditions. Creams containing ceramides may be helpful in person with irritant contact dermatitis. Use of emollients, dimethicone can also be used. Use of propylene glycol, lactic acid, urea, salicylic acid which are found in many therapeutic skin products should be avoided. As explained previously application of coconut oil, aloe-vera or perfume free moisturizer can be applied to prevent dryness of skin and give a soothing effect.

My sincere advice is to get it examined from a dermatologist. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.