Question 1

what is the best thing to put on a face rash? stop face cream?

Accepted Answer

Avoid exfoliants: When you have a rash, any exfoliant, ie most antiwrinkle preparations (glycolic acid, salicylic acid, retinol) will cause further inflammation and exacerbate your rash.  You should use only hypoallergenic soaps and lotion (ie cetaphil) until the eruption resolves.

Question 2

had a yeast infection that cleared with 2 pills of diflucan. 
rash,bumps on sides of mouth, flaky skin, bumps and burning sensation appeared on face, . i thght it was a facial yeast infection but dr said its eczema. prescribed face cream unsuccessful?

Accepted Answer

Facial rash, burning: What is described may be impetigo, which is a dermatitis caused by usually a Streptococcus A or a Staphylococcus Aureus bacterial infection.  See your healthcare provider for a culture and treatment.

Question 3

what should i do if i develop an allergic rash to my carpet?  what creams to use?

Accepted Answer

Wash-off first, then: Like most other cause of contact-allergies, avoidance is best treatment. If +contact, best is to wash-off as well as you can with warm water and soap. Then depending how severe, topicals such as calamide/cortisone can be used if skin is intact/or only minor abrasion. Oral benadryl/zyrtec help with itching. If more severe, you may need eval and prescriptions from your doc. Remove the rug. Good luck.

Question 4

my allergic rash on chin incr. after applying topical ab then i immediat. rinse the cream. can this rash leave any pigmentations after redness fade?.

Accepted Answer

This depends on the: This depends on the   type of rash and its  cause. Certain rashes will resolve without any pigmentation and others  will leave  pigmentation.  It depends  on the depth of the rash and what  other skin structures are  involved. You need to get a  diagnosis form your physicians

Question 5

getting rid of an allergic rash - is hydrocortisone the best cream?

Accepted Answer

If it works for you: Otc cortisone is a good cream for allergic rash, but often too weak for adult skin (quite good/adequate for kids and mild rash). There are many other creams/cortisone-variations will require prescriptions and thus must consult doc. So if rash is mild and otc works well, then it is good for you. Calamide may help as well. If not better, consult dor for a different treatment. Good luck.

Question 6

will cortisone cream help allergic rash from benzoyl peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But the rash is more likely from an irritation than an allergy.

Question 7

after applying a cream which i used to apply. i found red rash with papules under my mouth & chin .is that an allergic rash or perioral dermatitis?.

Accepted Answer

Could be allergic: The proximity with when you used the cream would indicate an allergic rash. Try an over the counter antihistamine, and if you develop swelling or trouble breathing at any time, call your doctor or go to the ER. Hope this helps!

Question 8

i find a red rash under my mouth, i m not sure is it dt.applying a cream or not but how to differentiate if it's allergic rash or perioral dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

See details: Perioral dermatitis is a rash around the mouth and not a specific diagnosis. Allergy would be unlikely. See a dermatologist if it persists.

Question 9

dull headache and heart palpitations and some leg aches after several days on prescription corticosteroid cream for widespread allergic rash. ok?

Accepted Answer

Cream: The cream will not cause the symptoms you are describing. You may want to have yourself checked.

Question 10

is there an otc medication for allergic rash on face?

Accepted Answer

See below: Oral Benadryl (diphenhydramine) would be a good choice.

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What is the best thing to put on a face rash? stop face cream?

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Had a yeast infection that cleared with 2 pills of diflucan. rash,bumps on sides of mouth, flaky skin, bumps and burning sensation appeared on face, . i thght it was a facial yeast infection but dr said its eczema. prescribed face cream unsuccessful?

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What should i do if i develop an allergic rash to my carpet? what creams to use?

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My allergic rash on chin incr. after applying topical ab then i immediat. rinse the cream. can this rash leave any pigmentations after redness fade?.

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Getting rid of an allergic rash - is hydrocortisone the best cream?

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Will cortisone cream help allergic rash from benzoyl peroxide?

A member asked:

After applying a cream which i used to apply. i found red rash with papules under my mouth & chin .is that an allergic rash or perioral dermatitis?.

A member asked:

I find a red rash under my mouth, i m not sure is it dt.applying a cream or not but how to differentiate if it's allergic rash or perioral dermatitis?

A member asked:

Dull headache and heart palpitations and some leg aches after several days on prescription corticosteroid cream for widespread allergic rash. ok?

A member asked:

Is there an otc medication for allergic rash on face?

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