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duac cream

by wellie86, Oct 30, 2009 07:18AM
Hi I borrowed some duac from my son and put it ona spot under my eye two nights ago. The skin under my eye is now itchy red and swollen. Could anyone please tell me can Duac cause this type of reaction and what can i do to bring the swelling down.
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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Oct 30, 2009 08:21AM
To: wellie86,
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 please get it evaluated from a dermatologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.


by wellie86, Oct 31, 2009 05:45AM
To: Dr Kaur
Many thanks for your help.
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