ProudGrandma Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 My daughter has mild acne on her face. About a month ago she used Neutragena Rapid Spot treatment on her face with great results. Then all of a sudden it stopped working, so we switched to some different products, which also worked for a while..and then stopped working. So last night we switched back to the first stuff. This morning she woke up with red splotches all over her face. (that never happened before). The redness doesn't hurt or itch...it just looks bad. What can I do so the redness goes down before church tomorrow?? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Clay mask, maybe? (You also might want to try washing her pillow case every week on hot. I've heard this can greatly improve acne?) I'd google my clay suggestion before I tried it. They aren't like dry, scaly patches right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 if it were my kid, I would feed her a benedryl first - she has allergies and I would assume she was reacting to something in the topical. Then, we would use warm compresses on the face (not hot!) to see if that helps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 No, hydrocortisone cream, the strongest you can get, and allegra in case there is an allergy involved. But you need the cortisone because it sounds topical. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 The intense acne treatments usually have some mild acidic ingredient to get rid of the bacteria and dead skin cells. I would just use the hydrocortisone and let the skin heal. Do the least possible. (Though Benadryl shouldn't hurt.) If you look online, you may find others who have experienced skin reactions to the creams. That will allow you to confirm the cause. Be cautious about over-doing it with the hc on her face. It will thin the skin over time. Just a light coating to get the skin to heal and then leave it be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 When something similar happened to my daughter, her derm had her use over the counter Hydrocortisone ointment. Hydrocortisone cream contains ingredients that can sting reddened skin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) Here are a few research items I found: http://www.acne.org/messageboard/topic/308882-are-my-acne-products-causing-this-rash-pictures/ http://clearclinic.com/how-to-treat-skin-thats-become-irritated-from-acne-medications/ http://www.annmariegianni.com/ingredient-watch-list-salicylic-acid-it-may-dry-and-thin-your-skin/ More serious allergic reaction: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/news/20140625/some-acne-products-can-trigger-severe-allergic-reactions-fda#1 Edited October 29, 2016 by MomatHWTK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmseB Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I would not use steroid cream (cortisone or otherwise) on my face. Could be overly cautious, but I was always cautioned against it when my DS had bad eczema because skin on the face is thinner/more delicate. I would try an otc allergy med. This once happened to my son, only it was hair product that got on his pillow after a hair cut at a new place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 is hydrocortisone the same as hydrochloide cream? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 is hydrocortisone the same as hydrochloide cream? No, it isn't. It's the same as cortisone cream. You can be 1/2 % or 1% strength OTC, or get stronger creams from a doctor by prescription. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 I gave her a benedryl about 30 minutes ago...no change...the red spots now feel a bit warm too...is that concerning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 She basically has a skin burn caused by the chemicals in the acne cream. It will heal like a sunburn does. But you are now dealing with very delicate, damaged skin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 No hot water, no scrubbing. A very mild hydrating cream or ointment only. Personally, I'd use Aveeno Baby eczema cream, but I keep that on hand. i wouldn't use anything else except maybe cortisone ointment (not the cream, as other said, the cream has stuff that can cause more irritation) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Ice can help to reduce the swelling and make it feel better. Try wetting a few washcloths, wringing them out, and sticking them in the freezer for an hour. She can then place one over her face for a bit whenever she wants to reduce the swelling. Be careful with using any products or medicated soaps to treat her acne for a while. Overly dry or damaged skin can actually cause more acne, so for now, treating her oily spots with anything beyond blotting papers could create a vicious cycle. Let her skin heal completely before resuming treatment. Then don't let her forget that the key to preventing acne isn't to dry out her skin, but to gently cleanse and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. http://www.acneeinstein.com/dry-skin-acne-cause-and-treatment/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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