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Suggest Treatment For Dryness,itching And Burning Sensation On Face

hi,i am bala.my age is 30 and 51 kg.I had oil skin and pimples before.I have undergone for a treatment which makes my skin too dry and itching on my face.Should i continue the treatment or stop the medicines.If i continue what medicine should i apply on my face to avoid burning sensation.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Hello Bala and welcome to HCM.
It seems you have got local irritation to the cream(s) you have used. It called Contact irritant dermatitis.
Nothing to worry as your skin will be fine soon.
Omit all the topical medications for atleast one week.
I would advise you a week course of oral prednisolone in low dose (5-10mg).
Apply a mild corticosteroid like desonide and antibiotic like fusidic acid twice a day.
After good quality moisturiser like cetaphil DAM twice a day over full face.
Avoid use of any cosmetics/facewash for few days.
Avoid direct sun exposure and use water-based sunscreen before stepping out in sun.
Reconsider starting your medications after a consult with your dermatologist.
Hope this was useful.
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Suggest Treatment For Dryness,itching And Burning Sensation On Face

Hello Bala and welcome to HCM. It seems you have got local irritation to the cream(s) you have used. It called Contact irritant dermatitis. Nothing to worry as your skin will be fine soon. Omit all the topical medications for atleast one week. I would advise you a week course of oral prednisolone in low dose (5-10mg). Apply a mild corticosteroid like desonide and antibiotic like fusidic acid twice a day. After good quality moisturiser like cetaphil DAM twice a day over full face. Avoid use of any cosmetics/facewash for few days. Avoid direct sun exposure and use water-based sunscreen before stepping out in sun. Reconsider starting your medications after a consult with your dermatologist. Hope this was useful. Take care Dr Hardik Pitroda