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Rash On Face, Swollen Eyelids, Possible Dermatitis, Possible To Reaction To Spores. Had Spices. What Happened?

Thank you, I have a rash on my face, swollen eyelids. At first, I thought it might be poison ivy/oak but it does not
itch....just a bit not a lot. I also thought it might be a 'contacted' dermatitis....or a reaction to a spice that I had
used for dinner.....Cagin spice.....I was also using retinol on my skin and was out in the sun, for just a few minutes.
I am quite careful of my skin regarding the sun and anything that I put on my face......I was also doing some
planting...using pin cushion moss.....so possibly I may have had a reaction to the spores......the odd thing is...that
I have been doing all of the above, spices, moss, retinol all this past week....and nothing happen......so.....the rash
is not attractive....it is uncomfortable and not fun........I am 61
Fri, 17 May 2013
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Hello Mam,
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to HCM.
After reading your detailed query it appears that you are most probably suffering from contact dermatitis super-added with multiple agents. The former is due to contact with an allergen, in your case this might had started with application of retinol which is a well known agent to cause skin sensitive to sun. As you were exposed to sun then it was super-added with other agents as you desecribed. All of these agents are adding up to the burning and irritation over the skin and now on its extreme is causing swelling around the eyes. It is better to consult a dermatologist at the earliest who can prescribe you the best medications meant for this purpose. For the time being do cold compressions, avoid sun exposure and exposure to other agents. You can apply calamine lotion in thin layer at the affected sites. Hope it helps.
with good health wishes,
Dr Sanjay K Kanodia
MD ( Dermatology)
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Rash On Face, Swollen Eyelids, Possible Dermatitis, Possible To Reaction To Spores. Had Spices. What Happened?

Hello Mam, Welcome and thanks for posting your query to HCM. After reading your detailed query it appears that you are most probably suffering from contact dermatitis super-added with multiple agents. The former is due to contact with an allergen, in your case this might had started with application of retinol which is a well known agent to cause skin sensitive to sun. As you were exposed to sun then it was super-added with other agents as you desecribed. All of these agents are adding up to the burning and irritation over the skin and now on its extreme is causing swelling around the eyes. It is better to consult a dermatologist at the earliest who can prescribe you the best medications meant for this purpose. For the time being do cold compressions, avoid sun exposure and exposure to other agents. You can apply calamine lotion in thin layer at the affected sites. Hope it helps. with good health wishes, Dr Sanjay K Kanodia MD ( Dermatology)