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Pain And Swelling In The Corner Of Eyes. History Of Allergy To Makeup. Suggestions?

hi I have a history of allergies to makeup (purple color) eye lid wells up and later with treatment it resolves Recently, however I am getting pain Bilaterally in the corner of the eyes only at the end of the day. I dont think I have these symptoms on non-working days when I dont use sunscreen/ eyes make up. But I have used the same makeup and sunscreen for past several years. thank you
Sat, 21 Jul 2012
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Hello,
I hope you have undergone a patch test to know what chemical sensitivities you have. Just knowing 'purple colour' is not good enough. That your current symptoms are only on working days when you have make-up on, I suggest you get a patch test done to a standard facial battery or take the ingredients of the sunscreen/mascara to yoor dermatologist who will know what to test you for.
Do NOT use any more make-up until this test is done.
You can use long-acting antihistamines such as cetirizine 10mg twice daily if symptoms are unbearable and this drug does NOT affect the results of the patch test.
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Pain And Swelling In The Corner Of Eyes. History Of Allergy To Makeup. Suggestions?

Hello, I hope you have undergone a patch test to know what chemical sensitivities you have. Just knowing purple colour is not good enough. That your current symptoms are only on working days when you have make-up on, I suggest you get a patch test done to a standard facial battery or take the ingredients of the sunscreen/mascara to yoor dermatologist who will know what to test you for. Do NOT use any more make-up until this test is done. You can use long-acting antihistamines such as cetirizine 10mg twice daily if symptoms are unbearable and this drug does NOT affect the results of the patch test.