Question 1

can i put benadryl cream on my face for itch?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Do you have a rash with itch?  There are some topical/ cream products that contain benadryl that can be safely used on the face. Please read label of the medication first - to insure it is meant for facial use.

Question 2

is benadryl (diphenhydramine) good for a face rash (acne cream allergy)?

Accepted Answer

By mouth, possibly: Rash to a cream usually is due to contact dermatitis. The best treatment is avoidance, namely stopping the offending cream. If the rash continues after stopping, usually a steroid topically or by mouth may be required. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth will reduce itching, but not necessarily affect the rash. You better see a dermatologist.

Question 3

my 4 month had red rashes only on his face. forehead, cheeks, and under his eyes. can i use benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream?

Accepted Answer

Not advised: This will not help with most pediatric rashes, including hives.  Although this could be a benign viral eruption, best to notify the pediatrician for advice.

Question 4

my baby is 2 and a half and has really bad eczema on her arms, neck, and now her face. can i apply benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream to help with the itching?

Accepted Answer

No do not use: benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream.. Get some aveeno oatmeal bath packets and put her in the bathtub with one of these packets dissolved to soothe the itch. They should help a lot. You can also use 1% hydrocortisone cream twice a day on lesions. These may help a bit. See her Dr. for something stronger.

Question 5

i've got rush on my face due to the new cosmetic. what can i use to get rid off it? i did take benadryl (diphenhydramine) pill and used fluticasone propionate cream, 0.005%

Accepted Answer

If : If you feel the rash on your face is due to a new cosmetic, i would recommend that you stop the product and use otc Hydrocortisone cream.  I would consider a visit to a dermatologist who can help make sure the rash is not due to other common facial rashes like seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, and perioral/perinasal dermatitis.  If you are truly allergic (as opposed to irritated) by the cosmetic, allergy patch testing can help determine the allergen responsible for your rash.

Question 6

i have a skin colored rash on my neck, behind my ears and on my face. it does not itch. i have tried benadryl (diphenhydramine) and hydrocortisone cream. neither helped?

Accepted Answer

See a Dermatologist: It is really impossible to say what this rash may be without a more detailed history and exam. I suggest you make an appointment with a Dermatologist to have this evaluated properly.

Question 7

30 weeks pregnant. miserable itching rash that has spread all over body and face. has tried benadryl, (diphenhydramine) atarax and multiple creams unsuccessfully?

Accepted Answer

PUPPP: You may have puppp - pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy, a benign but itchy problem that resolves at delivery. But there are many causes of itchy rashes. If miserable see your primary care provider, midwife, OB or dermatologist. A picture is worth a 1000 words. They may know it & what is best to do when they see it.

Question 8

is it safe to use benedryl cream on a three week old face?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Benedryl cream can be absorbed through the skin.  Prior to 2 months of age, absorption of medications through the skin is significantly greater.  Benedryl can have harmful effects, especially in an infant.  All medications, including topical medications, should be avoided in infants less than 2 months of age unless specifically prescribed/recommended by a physician.

Question 9

can red rush on child's face can really come from suns cream?
can bendryl really help? after how long it's start to be effective?

Accepted Answer

Possible but: If the child is really young (under 2 years) and has a strong family history of allergy, this may well be the early stage of atopic eczema. We need more information to give you a better answer. Certainly photosensitivity from a sunscreen is possible but usually found in adults and not young children.

Question 10

i woke up yesterday with a swollen red face.  used benedryl assuming i had an allergic reaction to a cream. today hasn't changed too much. aloe burns.

Accepted Answer

Sounds more serious: Consider a visit to local physician/urgent care for evaluation for other offending agents and treatment with stronger meds. Do it now because protection of your delicate facial structures is important. Let me know how you respond to care.

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Can i put benadryl cream on my face for itch?

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Is benadryl (diphenhydramine) good for a face rash (acne cream allergy)?

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My 4 month had red rashes only on his face. forehead, cheeks, and under his eyes. can i use benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream?

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My baby is 2 and a half and has really bad eczema on her arms, neck, and now her face. can i apply benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream to help with the itching?

A member asked:

I've got rush on my face due to the new cosmetic. what can i use to get rid off it? i did take benadryl (diphenhydramine) pill and used fluticasone propionate cream, 0.005%

A member asked:

I have a skin colored rash on my neck, behind my ears and on my face. it does not itch. i have tried benadryl (diphenhydramine) and hydrocortisone cream. neither helped?

A member asked:

30 weeks pregnant. miserable itching rash that has spread all over body and face. has tried benadryl, (diphenhydramine) atarax and multiple creams unsuccessfully?

A member asked:

Is it safe to use benedryl cream on a three week old face?

A member asked:

Can red rush on child's face can really come from suns cream? can bendryl really help? after how long it's start to be effective?

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I woke up yesterday with a swollen red face. used benedryl assuming i had an allergic reaction to a cream. today hasn't changed too much. aloe burns.

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