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I use petroleum jelly b/c of dry skin some reaction appeared small insect bite like bump on my left cheek what's the medical term?tia
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Urticaria: It's a type of 'contact dermatitis'.
Answered 4/19/2016
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Hive/urticaria: It would be very unusual to form a contact allergy to petroleum jelly. There is likely another cause for your hive. If this persists, consider a virtual consult to discuss causes of chronic urticaria as there are many: http://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/allergies/skin-allergy.aspx
Answered 3/13/2015
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