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Have Bad Allergic Reaction To A Dye. On Chlorphenamine. Swelling, Weeping Have Subsided. Can Hydrocortisone Be Used?
Hi. I never realised this was live! M question is this - I suffered a bad allergic reaction to a beard dye (i am a 37 year old male). I went to my GP 48 hours ago and was prescribe chlorphenamine 4mg which I've been taking every 4 hours for 2 days now. The medication has worked very well and the swelling and weeping I experienced has now subsided. What I would like to know is if I can use hydrocortisone now to encourage the dry / red / tight skin I now have?
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
Hello,
Thanks for query to H.C.M. Forum.
Since initially it was an allergic reaction to dye ,but it got secondary according to your query.
Chlorpheniramine will act for a limit .
Hydrocortisone is a steroid and the best medicine for acute attack ( as in your case).
Also apply clotrimazole local application for quick relief.
Good luck. Dr. het
Thanks for query to H.C.M. Forum.
Since initially it was an allergic reaction to dye ,but it got secondary according to your query.
Chlorpheniramine will act for a limit .
Hydrocortisone is a steroid and the best medicine for acute attack ( as in your case).
Also apply clotrimazole local application for quick relief.
Good luck. Dr. het
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