face discolouration

[meeya]

my face turned red because of used portable heater for long period. my face turned really red now and left my face looking darker.What can i use to get colur back to normal?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
You can apply tomato on the face but be careful when applying lemon juice directly as it contains citric acid and may cause irritant contact dermatitis and with symptoms like redness, stinging, pain and erythema on face. Facial skin is thin and delicate and any type of product should be applied with caution lest it causes contact dermatitis.

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 dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[meeya]

HI
Thanks for the advice.i would like to ask you one question.can i apply natural remedies like tomato and lemon juice on my face because both of them are natural  whitening products, i guess.??

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This facial redness is temporary and will soon go away. 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.

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.