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Used Tiger Balm On Forehead And Burnt My Skin. How To Get Rid Of It?

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Posted on Thu, 29 Nov 2012
Question: I put tiger balm on my forehead and it burnt my skin now i have a red XXXXXXX where i put the tiger balm, how can i get rid of it?
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Answered by Dr. Sudarshan (10 minutes later)
Hi ,

Thanks for writing in.
The condition you are suffering from is Irritant contact dermatitis due to the balm.

My advise to you would be to take antihistaminic like Zyrtec orally.
Also you can apply a cool soothing lotion like calamine lotion over the affected area.
Hydrocortisone cream 1% can be applied twice daily over the area to reduce inflammation.You can keep cold water soaks on the area 2-3 times a day to help you with burning sensation if you have any.


Hope this helps.

I will be available for follow up.

Regards
DrSudarshan
MD Dermatology
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Used Tiger Balm On Forehead And Burnt My Skin. How To Get Rid Of It?

Hi ,

Thanks for writing in.
The condition you are suffering from is Irritant contact dermatitis due to the balm.

My advise to you would be to take antihistaminic like Zyrtec orally.
Also you can apply a cool soothing lotion like calamine lotion over the affected area.
Hydrocortisone cream 1% can be applied twice daily over the area to reduce inflammation.You can keep cold water soaks on the area 2-3 times a day to help you with burning sensation if you have any.


Hope this helps.

I will be available for follow up.

Regards
DrSudarshan
MD Dermatology