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Suggest Remedy For An Allergic Reaction On The Facial Skin

i seem to be having an allergic reaction on my face...selling, itchy and redness, burning.. My Dr. gave me a course of prednesone, and the allergy came back. I will call my Doc next week, but is there anything I can do until then......ie......topical cream, allergery med, eye drops?
Wed, 11 Mar 2015
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Hi, welcome to HCM,
Steroid is very notorious and it has rebound phenomenon.
You can apply mid potent steroid mixed with emollient. Taper the steroid and never stop it abruptly.
apply moisturizer 2-3 times a day.
You can upload clinical picture of your face and get specialist consultation online.
Regards
Dr Shahid Hassan
MD(Dermatology)
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Suggest Remedy For An Allergic Reaction On The Facial Skin

Hi, welcome to HCM, Steroid is very notorious and it has rebound phenomenon. You can apply mid potent steroid mixed with emollient. Taper the steroid and never stop it abruptly. apply moisturizer 2-3 times a day. You can upload clinical picture of your face and get specialist consultation online. Regards Dr Shahid Hassan MD(Dermatology)