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Suggest Medication For Red Bumpy Rashes

Hello,
My doctor advised me to apply Deriva BPO gel for two hours at night for treating some mild acne. However after using for one day, my entire face is covered with red bumpy rashes and is very itchy. What shall I do to reduce the rashes immediately?
Fri, 25 Jul 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
The condition you have developed is called contact dermatitis due to use of Deriva BPO gel.
Nothing to worry. Avoid use of the gel for 1-2 weeks.
Apply a mild steroid like desowen cream twice a day.
Apply a good moisturiser like Cetaphil DAM twice a day.
Avoid any harsh soap on face and use gentle cleanser like Cetaphil cleansing lotion for routine facewash.
Take antihistaminics for itching as required.
Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health.

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Suggest Medication For Red Bumpy Rashes

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. The condition you have developed is called contact dermatitis due to use of Deriva BPO gel. Nothing to worry. Avoid use of the gel for 1-2 weeks. Apply a mild steroid like desowen cream twice a day. Apply a good moisturiser like Cetaphil DAM twice a day. Avoid any harsh soap on face and use gentle cleanser like Cetaphil cleansing lotion for routine facewash. Take antihistaminics for itching as required. Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health. Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and drop your valuable review at the following link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-hardik-pitroda/67169 If you require any further assistance in future, you can reach me directly through the above mentioned link. Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda