Hi, thanks for your query in Healthcare Magic. I have read your description and understand your concern. What you may be experiencing is an Allergic Contact Dermatitis, which is caused by skin hypersensitive to a substance, may be substances contained from: - shampoo, - soap, - cosmetics, - rubber watches, - detergents, etc. Symptoms are redness, swelling, and itching. This condition should be dealt with immediately. The main principle of handling is to immediately stop the use of substances that cause this symptoms. After that newly handled with short term corticosteroid drug. Antihistamine drugs such as cetirizine can also be used to reduce the itching complaints. For red, swollen, and itchy skin can be compressed with sodium chloride liquid or 1: 1000 saline water solution. This treatment should be under the supervision of a doctor. It should be understood usually in ACD s sufferers also have a history of previous allergies. For that the sufferers are advised to do patch tests or skin prick test to find out any substance that can cause allergic reactions in that person. This test aims to all substances that cause allergies that can be avoided so that no longer occur the same complaint will be. This test may be performed at a secondary care center such as a hospital or a skin specialist clinic. I hope the above information can help you. Take care.