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Will Benadryl, Aquaphor And Eucerin Help Subside Redness And Swelling On Skin Due To A Certain Product?
Hi Dr. my husband is having a terrible reaction to the product Just For Men mustache color. He has taken Benadryl and is using aquaphor cream by Eucerin , he says it helps the pain but the redness and swelling is EXTEMELY bad!! What else can he do about this?
Tue, 27 May 2014
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He has has developed Allergic Contact Dermatitis to the colouring agent. p-phenylenediamine(PPD) is the most common allergen present in hair colouring products.
Aquaphor contains petrolatum and mineral oil, which are basically moisturising ingredients and won't help much in his case.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to take a short course (5-7 days) of an oral steroids. Oral steroids are rapidly acting and immediately bring down the itching, swelling and discomfort.
Topically he could use a moderatly potent steroid lotion, twice daily for a few days.
An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help in providing symptomatic relief from itching.
regards
He has has developed Allergic Contact Dermatitis to the colouring agent. p-phenylenediamine(PPD) is the most common allergen present in hair colouring products.
Aquaphor contains petrolatum and mineral oil, which are basically moisturising ingredients and won't help much in his case.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to take a short course (5-7 days) of an oral steroids. Oral steroids are rapidly acting and immediately bring down the itching, swelling and discomfort.
Topically he could use a moderatly potent steroid lotion, twice daily for a few days.
An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help in providing symptomatic relief from itching.
regards
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