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My face is red and burning up. could allergies be the cause of these symptoms?
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Possibly: Skin irritation on the face only, especially in women is most often a contact irritant reaction. This could represent a true allergy to chemicals found in facial cleansers, make-up products, lotions or sunscreens. Step one is to stop all topicals and try a cleanser such as cetaphil restoraderm or aquaphor unscented baby wash. If irritation persists, see your doctor. A physicial exam is needed.
Answered 2/10/2017
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Red face : Allergies can cause facial redness, but many other causes are also possible. Flushing is common in people taking Niacin to lower cholesterol, for example. If itching is present, flushing is a bit more likely to be due to an allergic reaction. Retina and sunscreens and other products can also cause this. A doc would need a detailed history of your product use and activities to figure this out
Answered 4/23/2017
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