Redness on face and hands

For a few months now I have had redness on my face, as well as hands (palms and backside). I believe that it was caused from taking too hot of showers, which i did for a while. I began taking cold(er) showers for about a month now and have seen some reduction in redness, but I was wondering if there was any product(s) I could use to take away the redness more quickly. Any help would be appreciated.

- Brad

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it sounds like irritant contact dermatitis. Avoid using any lotions and creams over the skin for the meantime. Wash your face with a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Pat it 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.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.