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red blotches

by al21, Nov 01, 2009 01:54PM
i have red blotches in my face and they hurt and sometimes itch and peel i need to know the name of what i have?
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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Nov 02, 2009 01:02AM
To: al21
Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be due to eczema. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used, whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid. Also use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin.

If still the symptoms do not improve then please get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist.
Hope it helps. Take care and regards.


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