Jun
18
2010
allergic contact dermatitis from tea tree oil?
Posted by: Alan in Contact Dermatitis, tags: Allergic, Contact, Dermatitis, From, tree
I used tea tree oil on my neck for acne and I have developed an allergic reaction to it on my skin….my skin is now redenned and itching and very dry…..any thing which can help with this …. 10 pts best answer
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June 18th, 2010 at 7:15 am
You could take benedryl to offset the itching. Sooth it with hydra-cortisone cream.
June 18th, 2010 at 7:25 am
My spouse & I both had a reaction to *straight* tea tree oil (the top of our skin dried up & peeled off, but I don’t recall any itching.) Some peoople are more senssitive than others. If you want to use it again, mix it with some other oil first (i.e., coconut / olive).
You might want to look into taking the mineral silica / silicon,
which when we have enough of it, reportedly clears up / keeps away acne . . .
“Human Use of Diatomaceous Earth”
http://heavenandearthpowder.info/Human_Use.html
“What is Diatomaceous Earth and How Does it Work?”
http://preciouspets.org/diatomaceousearth/what-is-diatomaceous-earth.htm
I personally know of a case of exzema that cleared up only after starting a regimen of Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth / Fossil Shell Flour, which is high in water soluble silica.
Aloe vera gel should help with the itching & healing of the ‘tea tree reaction site’:
“…Applying Aloe Vera gel to the affected area can be helpful. It helps to relieve burning and itching. Apply pure aloe vera gel as directed on the product label or as needed. Plantain can also be applied topically to help control itching and promote healing….”
“Plant Allergies”
http://moondragon.org/health/disorders/plantallergy.html
June 18th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Yes I totally understand
If I use a different face cream I can get contact dermatitis, specifically on my eyelids!! which is so stingy and not a pretty sight.
I also get it on my knuckles and get Fucibet cream from the doctor, but as it is steroid it is not recommended for the face as steroid creams thin the skin.
I was given Oilatum cream and it works wonders, almost instant relief and clear up within a few hours
I think you need some hydrocortisone or something like E45, Bepanthan, just to calm it down and stop the itching. If you are able to get your hands on the creams I use then you will see a major difference very quickly
Good Luck