Skin allergic reactions to beauty and skincare products aren’t uncommon. Mostly fragrances and preservatives are the culprits behind it. But any random ingredient can cause it too. Here’s a brief guide for you on how to deal with a skin reaction.
Skin reactions can be of two types. One is irritation, named irritant contact dermatitis. It causes itching, redness, burning, and stinging feeling in the affected area. The second one is allergies, called allergic contact dermatitis. It results in redness, swelling, itching, and blisters. It generally involves the immune system.
When you get a skin reaction due to a product, the very first thing is to stop using that product immediately. Look for symptoms if you observe swelling in the face, eyes, throat or difficulty in breathing, immediately contact for medical assistance. If your skin reaction is mild, then you can deal with it at home. Just follow the following steps:
- Wash off the product from your skin, preferably with cold water.
- Apply a cold compress to relieve symptoms.
- If symptoms persist, apply OTC 1% hydrocortisone.
- You can also take an oral antihistamine.
The best way to avoid these reactions in an unwanted situation is to do a patch test whenever you buy a product. Always remember your trigger or allergen and avoid that in the future.
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About the Author: Dr. Iqra Mubashar is a registered Pharmacist originally from Pakistan, Lahore. She has earned her pharmacy degree from the University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore. She has completed her internship as a trainee from Children hospital, Lahore. She has completed her research work in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutics. She has worked as a healthcare documentation head in Al-Qasim enterprises, Islamabad. She has specialized in prescription handling, drugs information, literature research, patient counseling and pharmaceutical care plans. Her research work on coronavirus is under publication.
