Hello and thank you for being part of our virtual clinic! 1. Is this the first time it happens to you? Some types of allergies, including allergies to foods and insect stings, have the potential to trigger a severe reaction known as anaphylaxis. A life-threatening medical emergency. Do you have swollen tongue, difficulties in breathing? If Yes- Please call immediately 911! If No- Read below 2. Are you allergic to some specific foods? People with food or drug allergies may experience hives and angioedema on exposure to allergy-causing substances. An allergic rash called eczema occurs in some people who have chronic skin allergies or a family history of allergies. 3. Did you put something specific on your face, like a cream, a cleaner? The most common type of contact dermatitis, involves inflammation resulting from contact with acids, alkaline materials such as soaps and detergents, cosmetics, or other chemicals. Take these actions meantime a. Take cool baths or showers several times per day if the rash is located at random points throughout your body. Like ice, the cool baths will help your blood vessels constrict and encourage the swelling to reduce over time b. Avoid any new perfumes, foods, beverages, clothes dyes, laundry detergents, bath oils or other skin care products, household cleaners and even costume jewelry that may be causing itchy, swollen skin on contact. c. Apply an over-the-counter 0.5 to 1 percent hydrocortisone cream to relieve minor itching and swelling 4. Schedule an appointment with your doctor if you are not responding to any home treatments or over-the-counter topical and oral medications. Write us back for any other question Take care, doctor Juna!