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Suggest Home Remedies To Subside Swelling And Burning After Using Benzoyl Peroxide
i used benzoyl peroxide gel 2.5 and took doxybest tablets.It caused burning effect and swelling.Plz tell me some home remedies as i am a working women and i dnt have any time to go to a dermatologist.I used ice and fuller s earth to cool my skin down.
Wed, 12 Nov 2014
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I can understand your situations but unless it becomes a big problem ,you should visit dermatologist nearby. As home remedies effect slowly without side effects so you can try them out mentioned below..
1. Green tea ..acid which is found in green tea helps in regeneration of damaged skin. Cooled green tea apply to Tanin the painful spots.
2.Potato
Abounds with starch that has the ability to extract heat from the skin and soothe the pain because it acts as a natural analgesic.
3.Strawberries
Strawberries are rich in vitamin C which is most important for the production of collagen, and the tannin that soothes inflammation. Make mash a few strawberries and place it on the sore spot.
Hope my these tips will be helpfull for you.
Regards,
Dr.Maheshwari
I can understand your situations but unless it becomes a big problem ,you should visit dermatologist nearby. As home remedies effect slowly without side effects so you can try them out mentioned below..
1. Green tea ..acid which is found in green tea helps in regeneration of damaged skin. Cooled green tea apply to Tanin the painful spots.
2.Potato
Abounds with starch that has the ability to extract heat from the skin and soothe the pain because it acts as a natural analgesic.
3.Strawberries
Strawberries are rich in vitamin C which is most important for the production of collagen, and the tannin that soothes inflammation. Make mash a few strawberries and place it on the sore spot.
Hope my these tips will be helpfull for you.
Regards,
Dr.Maheshwari
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The benzoyl peroxide has probably caused a chemical irritation or burn and is the cause of your problem. You have done the right thing by applying ice. Also use some emollient like aloe vera lotion over the area and you will get some relief. Please be patient as it may take a few days to heal up. Taking some antiallergic tablet like levocetirizine once a day for three or four days should be helpful.
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