Allergy or not?

[tomlin70]

Hi all,

For four months now I have suffered constantly from a burning sensation on the upper cheeks, forehead & undereyes, I have developed fine lines that weep occasionally filling up with fluid, I started using a cosmetic cream & also multivits prior to this condition. I stopped using the cream after 2 weeks after my facial pores began opening and became tingly & quite sore but I still kept up the multivits until now which I stopped 2 days ago. I saw the doctor and was prescribed antihistamines which gave brief relief but the burning sensation has come back with a vengeance I am now unable to use any kind of moisturiser as it irritates and makes the prob worse. I am wondering whether it's the multivits or something else..... any help would be appreciative :-)

[tomlin70]

Hi thanx for responding :-) I will certainly use your advice and read up on contact dermatitis, I have always had semi sensitive skin but have never experienced this before & if it keeps on I will seek a dermatologist and keep you posted :-)

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

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 pls get it evaluated from a dermatologist.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted in case of any additional doubts.