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Could Acne Be Folliculitis More Than Allergic Reactions?
Question: Hello doctor! I have a problem with some acne. since yestarday some pimples have started to ahow up on my face. At the beggining I thought it was some kind of herpes zoster since I was at contact with one person that had it. Since I have a 2 month old breastfeesing doughter I went immidiatly to the dermatologist and she told me that I might be some kind of allergy. could you help please?
I want to ask if may it be folliculities more than allergic reaction?
I have this kind of doubt since 1 month before I suffered from this in the tummy area. Thank you.
I want to ask if may it be folliculities more than allergic reaction?
I have this kind of doubt since 1 month before I suffered from this in the tummy area. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Diagnosis: Allergic contact dermatitis most likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The characteristics and acute onset of rash is more in favor of allergic contact dermatitis than folliculitis. Contact dermatitis can occur due to anything that comes in contact with your skin. So avoid using any new products on your face.
You can also apply Hydrocortisone 1 percent ointment twice daily until the rash subsides. You can also take 10 mg cetirizine at bedtime for a week. Apply soothing calamine lotion if you have itching or burning.
Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi
Diagnosis: Allergic contact dermatitis most likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The characteristics and acute onset of rash is more in favor of allergic contact dermatitis than folliculitis. Contact dermatitis can occur due to anything that comes in contact with your skin. So avoid using any new products on your face.
You can also apply Hydrocortisone 1 percent ointment twice daily until the rash subsides. You can also take 10 mg cetirizine at bedtime for a week. Apply soothing calamine lotion if you have itching or burning.
Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you doctor!
The pimps are forming pus and sting more than itch. Before forming so much pims i had two on the face with pus. The pimps are spread symetrically in both chicks.
Can it be alergic reaction from food or only by something that I had contact?
Thank you again
The pimps are forming pus and sting more than itch. Before forming so much pims i had two on the face with pus. The pimps are spread symetrically in both chicks.
Can it be alergic reaction from food or only by something that I had contact?
Thank you again
Brief Answer:
See details below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The characteristics of the rash is suggestive of contact dermatitis. Food allergy do not develop such rashes. The pus points were not much visible on the picture. However, if pus can be seen, then infection is present. Infection can occur in skin affected with allergy.
Apply mupirocin (antibiotic) ointment on affected areas thrice daily along with cetirizine 10 mg daily at bed time. If infection is present, it is best to avoid hydrocortisone cream for first few days until the pus goes away after which hydrocortisone cream can be used. If the rash worsens in next 24 to 36 hours, follow up with your primary care provider.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The characteristics of the rash is suggestive of contact dermatitis. Food allergy do not develop such rashes. The pus points were not much visible on the picture. However, if pus can be seen, then infection is present. Infection can occur in skin affected with allergy.
Apply mupirocin (antibiotic) ointment on affected areas thrice daily along with cetirizine 10 mg daily at bed time. If infection is present, it is best to avoid hydrocortisone cream for first few days until the pus goes away after which hydrocortisone cream can be used. If the rash worsens in next 24 to 36 hours, follow up with your primary care provider.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you again doctor! The skin develope allergic rash only in in the area where occurs the contact? Caiuse I have used inly one new cream for the anal fissure that is called Hemero Protect. May this be the cause?
Can I use the medicine prescribed before while breastfeeding? Thank you again
Can I use the medicine prescribed before while breastfeeding? Thank you again
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Contact dermatitis occur in areas of direct contact with skin only. The hemorrhoid cream is unlikely to cause this issue. Several factors like lotions, soap, laundry detergent, makeup to name a few can cause such reaction. Both mupirocin ointment and cetirizine can be safely taken during breastfeeding.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Contact dermatitis occur in areas of direct contact with skin only. The hemorrhoid cream is unlikely to cause this issue. Several factors like lotions, soap, laundry detergent, makeup to name a few can cause such reaction. Both mupirocin ointment and cetirizine can be safely taken during breastfeeding.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you again doctor!
I am feeling better and the pimples are dissaperaing.
If I start feeling better with should i continue cetirizine for 7 days or I may stop taking it?
I want to ask also if creams that I was using before can cause suddenly this kind of allergy?
Can cause allergy gold neckles, eventhough never did before?
I am asking becauee that day i put on a new gold neckless.
May this kind of dermatit be caused by meeting with other people face to face?
Thank you again
I am feeling better and the pimples are dissaperaing.
If I start feeling better with should i continue cetirizine for 7 days or I may stop taking it?
I want to ask also if creams that I was using before can cause suddenly this kind of allergy?
Can cause allergy gold neckles, eventhough never did before?
I am asking becauee that day i put on a new gold neckless.
May this kind of dermatit be caused by meeting with other people face to face?
Thank you again
Brief Answer:
See details below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Glad to hear that the rash is subsiding. You may discontinue cetirizine once the symptoms completely subsides. Products you have used before can trigger an allergic reaction. You must also make sure to check the expiry dates on products you use. The pattern of the rash on the face is suggestive that it is unlikely due to gold necklace.
Coming into contact with another person's skin can trigger an allergic reaction as your skin is being exposed to the creams, or other products they use.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Glad to hear that the rash is subsiding. You may discontinue cetirizine once the symptoms completely subsides. Products you have used before can trigger an allergic reaction. You must also make sure to check the expiry dates on products you use. The pattern of the rash on the face is suggestive that it is unlikely due to gold necklace.
Coming into contact with another person's skin can trigger an allergic reaction as your skin is being exposed to the creams, or other products they use.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you again.
Another last question please.
Since one of my creams that I used before can cause alleegic reaction I am affraid of using them again. Since I can not remember what it waa, what happens if I use it again? Can happend that the same that gave this kind of reaction will no more cause this effect?
Thank you
Another last question please.
Since one of my creams that I used before can cause alleegic reaction I am affraid of using them again. Since I can not remember what it waa, what happens if I use it again? Can happend that the same that gave this kind of reaction will no more cause this effect?
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Test the creams for allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If you are worried about allergic reaction to a cream, always apply it on small area of skin like behind the ear, inside forearm etc which is not obviously visible. Leave the cream on for at least 24 hours and see if the area develops any skin changes. If no reaction occur at the test site, then the creams can be safely applied to the face too.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi
Test the creams for allergy
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If you are worried about allergic reaction to a cream, always apply it on small area of skin like behind the ear, inside forearm etc which is not obviously visible. Leave the cream on for at least 24 hours and see if the area develops any skin changes. If no reaction occur at the test site, then the creams can be safely applied to the face too.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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