I have been exposed to blown in airborne insulation in my home..., doctors just look at it as severe allergic contact dermatitis. I constantly have issues with the skin on my neck, face, scalp, hands and feet. It's been six years of dealing with hell, any advice?
I'm so worried this will scar my sons beautiful face. The Google's he wore will installing roofing insulation had the insulation on them his burns ate bad looking
Yeah its nasty stuff. I was an electrician for 20 years and had my share of also!! Thanks
Thanks for the heads up on the cream.
Strange thing- I've been a General Contractor for 30 years and have installed insulation 100+ times and never had this happen. I'll be doing my best to steer clear of the stuff from now on.
Phil
Thanks for letting us know that you are on the mend. That's great news.
Just be cautious with the hydrocortisone because these creams can thin the skin, so apply thinly.
If you do any more similar jobs in the future, you will have to cover your face, head and neck completely, as well as wear the eye protection, so you don't encounter this problem again.
Best wishes.
Great and glad we could help.
dave
Thank You both so much for your responses.
I used the hydrocortizon a couple times and it seems to be doing the trick.
It's finally scabbing up and drying out. Hopefully I'm on the road to recovery.
Thanks Again,
Phil
Looking at the picture, it appears that as well as inflammation, there is some infection.
I would agree with Life360 on the way to wash your face. Do not rub it dry, just gently pat it dry.
And visit your doctor as soon as you can to get help with the infection.
Try a hot bath or soaking your face in some hot water (not hottest enough to burn your skin!!!) this will open your pores to help move them out. Then use the cortizone cream.