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What To Do If Had Itchy, Red Bumps On Face After Using Benzac?
Hi, i have been using benzac on my face 2 weeks now, but after 2 weeks, my pimples were dry, but my skin got irritated, the doctor told me to use prednisone but still this is already the third day and they were still on my face. :( what shall i do to make it go away? its like itchy red bumps on my face
Sat, 22 Mar 2014
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
You have developed irritant contact dermatitis to benzoyl peroxide.
Firstly, stop applying Benzac Ac to prevent further reaction. Apart from oral prednisolone, you need to apply mild steroid cream containing desonide followed by good quality moisturiser like Cetaphil DAM twice a day. Take antihistaminics for itching as required. Avoid soap/facewash for few days and use plain water to rinse your face.
Avoid pricking/scratching/peeling of skin. Use water-based sunscreen like Suncote sunscreen gel before going out in sun.
Hope this will take care of your issue.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Thank you for posting on HCM.
You have developed irritant contact dermatitis to benzoyl peroxide.
Firstly, stop applying Benzac Ac to prevent further reaction. Apart from oral prednisolone, you need to apply mild steroid cream containing desonide followed by good quality moisturiser like Cetaphil DAM twice a day. Take antihistaminics for itching as required. Avoid soap/facewash for few days and use plain water to rinse your face.
Avoid pricking/scratching/peeling of skin. Use water-based sunscreen like Suncote sunscreen gel before going out in sun.
Hope this will take care of your issue.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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