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Suggest Treatment For Dry Irritation And Soreness Of Skin On Face

Posted on Wed, 11 May 2016

Question: Hi ,my name is XXXXXXX had been using a Bleaching cream on face for several days about two months ago, and now I have a dry irritation and it has soreness when I wash face.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Irritant contact dermatitis, use cortisone & moisturizers

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Healthcaremagic
You have most likely developed irritant contact dermatitis to the bleaching cream.
It should be used after a gap of 6-8 weeks.
In such cases I recommend my patients to avoid using soap on the face, wash it with plain water only and avoid using cosmetics on the face.
Besides this I recommend them to apply cortisone cream on the affected area twice daily along with the frequent and liberal use of moisturising cream.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

I will seek a doctor as quickly as possible. Can a pharmacist give me any advice ?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can get cortisone cream from the pharmacist

Detailed Answer:
I think you will be able to get cortisone cream from a pharmacist.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee