Posted by: Alan in Contact Dermatitis, tags: Allergic, bright, Cause, Could, Daughters, Face, making, Reaction, Swell, Turn
it starts around her mouth and spreads to her entire face. It swells to the point that her lips will crack. We apply ice packs and give benadryl but once it starts there is no stopping it. The swelling lasts around two days and the redness will last a week or more. after about three days, any affected skin will begin to peel like a healing sunburn. We have seen three doctors (including an allergist) they say “Contact Dermatitis” but have no idea what the irritant could be. They say to treat her with hydrocortisone cream and cold compresses. Also, to use vaseline on her lips. Maybe someone has had a similar experience or has heard of one and could give me some clues. My daughter is a nail biter, thus making it nearly impossible to pinpoint what exactly could be going into her mouth. I would appreciate any help i can get. I just can’t figure this out.
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I started using Merle Norman vitamin C cream. When I went in the sun I got a severe allergic reaction. The doctor said it was contact dermatitis (allergic reaction to something I put on my face). The only thing new was the Merle Norman vitamin C cream, foundation, and bronzer. Since the vitamin C cream was the only thing I put on my eyes, I assumed that’s the culprit. It didn’t do that until I went out in the sun– honestly, I thought I had a sunburn on my eyes. Then, it spread to my neck. It’s been about 2 weeks– you can barely see it now, just a little around my eyes and neck.
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I have had a faint rash all over my body for the last two years. It is really itchy. It started a week after I stayed in a hotel for a week. It was all over my body but after awhile it went to just my hands. I just recently stayed in a hotel or a week and it happened all over my body again. It starts inbetween my thighs and then to the back of my neck and ears and face and then to my arms. I’m wondering if it was bleach they used at the hotels? I have been constantly using bleach on my towels and sheets for the last two years. I thought it might be bleach because my doctor prescribed me allergy medicine and steroids to reduce inflammation and it went away and was gone until I washed my pillow cases and towels in bleach and it came back. This time it started on my face… And it burns like hell and itches!
Does anyone have any ideas? I’ve been to my family doctor and a dermatologist and they aren’t sure what it is. I’m thinking it’s allergic contact dermatitis/ irritant contact dermatitis.
Should I dilute some bleach and do a patch test?
And btw my rash is really faint and bumpy like mosquito bites. It doesn’t burn, except for my face, but it itches like crazy! It is not on my hands anymore, but it is now on my face, neck, ears, and inner thighs. I think it’s everywhere because the bleach on the towel I use to dry off with? Help?! Thanks
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Has anyone ever heard of this. The allergy dr. thought I was lying. It has been a a while since it has happened but I still carry an epipen. I have been to the ER a few times with my throat swollen wheels all over my body and my face so swollen I looked like a cabbage patch kid. All just from playing basketball, tennis, or hiking. I also have contact dermatitis when I am not active at all. I really need to know if I am alone here? HELP
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i have taken contact dermatitis from a new pair of shoes and wondered if anyone had the same problem
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