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I had an allergic reaction to makeup. my eyes are red swollen and itchy. i have both benadryl (diphenhydramine) and claritin, which would be better to take?
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Contact dermatitis: Sounds like you are suffering from allergic contact dermatitis from makeup product. OTC antihistamines can help with itch but the best treatment for contact dermatitis is topical corticosteroid creams. Talk with your doctor and consider scheduling patch testing with an allergist to determine your sensitivities so you can avoid this reaction in the future.
Answered 8/23/2016
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