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Sun Burnt On Face, Used A Equate Brand Of Dry Skin Cream , Causing Swelling In Face. Best Medication?
I went skiing on Sunday (today is Tuesday) and I got sun burned on my face (possibly some wind burn). I looked like a raccoon. Well, I put the Equate brand of dry skin cream on my face to help with the itching yesterday. Today, my face became extremely swollen, mainly the inner corners of my eyes and nose bridge and a little underneath my right eye. These are areas that were not burned. I have taken two 50mg doses of Benadryl and its not helping. I have also applied Aloe and taken Tylenol . Should I be seeking medical attention?
Tue, 19 Mar 2013
sorry to hear that !
Based on the information you have provided u have enough knowledge of sunburn, I guess so!
The description do seem to match with what you are describing, its seem 1st degree burn with excessive swelling.
try to answer the following question for yourself
1) are allergic to any other skin cream ?
2) did u had any sour food after having that issue?
3) are u having any trouble with vision?
4) is it to painfull ?
5) is swelling getting worst?
6) did benadryl did help little/ at all?
if answer to any 2 question above is yes YOU certainly needs to take medical attention.
Based on the information you have provided u have enough knowledge of sunburn, I guess so!
The description do seem to match with what you are describing, its seem 1st degree burn with excessive swelling.
try to answer the following question for yourself
1) are allergic to any other skin cream ?
2) did u had any sour food after having that issue?
3) are u having any trouble with vision?
4) is it to painfull ?
5) is swelling getting worst?
6) did benadryl did help little/ at all?
if answer to any 2 question above is yes YOU certainly needs to take medical attention.
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