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I used a face cream yesterday and had an allergic reaction now everything i put on my skin is reacting even aloe vera. what can i use to moisturise?

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Dr. Christopher Moeller answered

Face rash: Allergic contact dermatitis is what it is called and the best way to find out what caused it is to have "patch testing" done at a derm office.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I used a face cream yesterday and had an allergic reaction now everything i put on my skin is reacting even aloe vera. what can i use to moisturise?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Moeller answered

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