facial skin redness

[snow16]

This morning I woke up and my facial skin was red, tight, puffy and somewhat itchy.  I have racked my brain as to what caused this reaction.  I ate a "curry in a hurry" processed vegan burrito, which I've never had before.  This is the only thing different that I can think of.
No change in medications, laundry soap, body soap.  I do have allergies to cats and shellfish.
It is now 6:15 pm and the symptoms have improved slightly, but still present.
I have no symptoms of feeling sick, or anything else out of the ordinary.
Any ideas??

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It looks like an allergic reaction. 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.

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.

[Caryopteris]

I think you reacted to the fish sauce in it.