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Cure For Swelling, Burn And Redness In A Short Time?

Hello, hope that you are well. I unconsciously put dettol on my face yesterday evening and this morning I woke up with a burn, swelling and redness on the side of my face. I am very stressed and I am getting married in 3days time! I have indian skin. Kindly advise. Thank you
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I think you have developed contact irritant dermatitis due to use of Dettol.
I would advise you see your dermatologist, who would prescribe you short course of oral corticosteroids for faster resolution. Apply a cream containing fluticasone and mupirocin ( Flutibact) twice a day over affected areas gently. Apply strong moisturiser like Cetaphil DAM twice a day all over face. Avoid use of soap/ facewash. Apply suncote sunscreen gel before going out in sun. Take oral antihistaminics to relieve itching and irritation. Avoid scratching/ pricking/ peeling of skin.
Consider cosmetic camouflage ( make up) for upcoming event after thorough consult with the dermatologist.
Hope you will be fine soon
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Cure For Swelling, Burn And Redness In A Short Time?

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. I think you have developed contact irritant dermatitis due to use of Dettol. I would advise you see your dermatologist, who would prescribe you short course of oral corticosteroids for faster resolution. Apply a cream containing fluticasone and mupirocin ( Flutibact) twice a day over affected areas gently. Apply strong moisturiser like Cetaphil DAM twice a day all over face. Avoid use of soap/ facewash. Apply suncote sunscreen gel before going out in sun. Take oral antihistaminics to relieve itching and irritation. Avoid scratching/ pricking/ peeling of skin. Consider cosmetic camouflage ( make up) for upcoming event after thorough consult with the dermatologist. Hope you will be fine soon Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda