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Suggest Treatment For Conjunctivitis Causing Swelling, Redness And Itching On Face

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Posted on Mon, 10 Aug 2015
Question: Hi I went for new makeup yesterday, shorty after applying I got conjunctivitis which has now spread down my face and unto my cheeks causing swelling, redness and itching. What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
These symptoms indicate a probable allergic reaction to makeup.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care Magic

I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I will be answering your question.

I reviewed your history.
The symptoms mentioned by you indicate a probable allergy to the makeup involving eye and cheeks.
The treatment of this condition is by use of antiallergic drugs and avoiding use of makeup.
I would like to use antiallergic eye drops like olopatadine eye drops and antiallergic tablets like cetrizine. Antibiotic eye drops like Moxifloxacin eye drops are required to prevent secondary bacterial infection.

If possible do send me a photo of the eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis and advice you accordingly.

Hope this answers your question.

Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dadapeer K (4 minutes later)
I cannot send photo but cheeks are also numb where the swelling is. I have taken antihistamine but swelling I still travelling down my face..
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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
A course of steroid drugs may be required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for the follow up question.

Since the swelling is increasing a course of steroid drugs may be required.
Hence I advice you to consult your primary care physician for examination for confirmation of diagnosis and prescription of drugs.
You need to continue antiallergic drugs and need to do cold compression for symptomatic relief.

Hope this answers your question.

Do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Conjunctivitis Causing Swelling, Redness And Itching On Face

Brief Answer: These symptoms indicate a probable allergic reaction to makeup. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to Health care Magic I am Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I will be answering your question. I reviewed your history. The symptoms mentioned by you indicate a probable allergy to the makeup involving eye and cheeks. The treatment of this condition is by use of antiallergic drugs and avoiding use of makeup. I would like to use antiallergic eye drops like olopatadine eye drops and antiallergic tablets like cetrizine. Antibiotic eye drops like Moxifloxacin eye drops are required to prevent secondary bacterial infection. If possible do send me a photo of the eye so that I can confirm the diagnosis and advice you accordingly. Hope this answers your question. Thank you