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What Causes Redness And Dryness On Face Caused Due To An Allergic Reaction?

I think I may be having an allergic reaction to some spray paint that may have back-sprayed onto my face it's been about a week since and my face is still red, VERY dry, it's bumpy to the touch and visable up close. It's painful if not moisturized I've been using coconut oil. But the symptoms have not seem to be getting any better but also not any worse and I had PERFECT skin before this...not even ONE pimple in my life. How do I treat this?
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM,

Understanding your concern .As per your query you have got acne on your redness and dryness on face caused due to an allergic reaction . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction from cosmetics and skin products , side effect of any medicine , eczema , psoriasis , bug bite and seborrheic dermatitis . In your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to allergic reaction either due to any skin product or medicine . I would suggest you to clean your face with cold water and mild soap , apply ice pack for 2-3 mins to get relive from itchiness and redness and take anti histamine like bendryl . Do not apply any cosmetics or skin product and protect your skin from direct sunlight . If condition doesn't get better in 24 hours then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment , gibe adrenaline short and prescribe antibiotics in case of infection .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Redness And Dryness On Face Caused Due To An Allergic Reaction?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM, Understanding your concern .As per your query you have got acne on your redness and dryness on face caused due to an allergic reaction . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergic reaction from cosmetics and skin products , side effect of any medicine , eczema , psoriasis , bug bite and seborrheic dermatitis . In your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to allergic reaction either due to any skin product or medicine . I would suggest you to clean your face with cold water and mild soap , apply ice pack for 2-3 mins to get relive from itchiness and redness and take anti histamine like bendryl . Do not apply any cosmetics or skin product and protect your skin from direct sunlight . If condition doesn t get better in 24 hours then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment , gibe adrenaline short and prescribe antibiotics in case of infection . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari