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Permed Hair. Having Dry Patch On Right Side Of Face. Small Bumps, Itching. Reason?
I recently permed my hair but this morning I woke up and there was a dry patchiness on the right side of my face. i put alcohol on it and it really burned. Now there are small bumps and what looks like welts on my face and it stll itches a little. I m not sure what happened. I used to have oily skin but now it is extremely dry. What gives?
Mon, 11 Feb 2013
Hi,
from your above description, use of alcohol over the dry patch has caused an contact irritant reaction on your skin.
apply a calamine lotion mixed with emolient , as it is a soothing agent and will be helpful in reducing itching.add an oral antihistaminic iif it itches a lot for a few days.
Use a mild steroid like hydrocortisone cream over the involved area . but not for longer time as it can cause acne
advise you to meet a dermatologist for clinical examination and specific treatment accordingly
from your above description, use of alcohol over the dry patch has caused an contact irritant reaction on your skin.
apply a calamine lotion mixed with emolient , as it is a soothing agent and will be helpful in reducing itching.add an oral antihistaminic iif it itches a lot for a few days.
Use a mild steroid like hydrocortisone cream over the involved area . but not for longer time as it can cause acne
advise you to meet a dermatologist for clinical examination and specific treatment accordingly
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