What to do if red bumps appear on cheeks due to allergies

Some people are born with allergies. Yes, they will have allergic reactions to even the slightest irritant. When the allergy is mild, it may occur on the surface of the skin, such as small red spots and bumps. Severe allergies can lead to shock. Therefore, once an allergic reaction occurs, desensitization drugs should be used in a timely manner. Avoid contact with allergens and go to the hospital for medical treatment in time. Let's talk about the small red bumps on the cheeks due to allergies. What should I do?

1. Stop using all cosmetics to give the skin some time to recover. If you normally use hypoallergenic skin care products, you can continue to use them. If it is the first time or occurs occasionally and you do not normally use hypoallergenic skin care products, you should choose special skin care products with anti-inflammatory and sedative effects and use them after washing your face with clean water. If redness persists, you should go to the hospital for desensitization treatment. You can also soak cotton or gauze with injectable saline and apply it to sensitive areas of the face. This injectable saline is highly safe and has good penetration. It has the function of reducing swelling, reducing redness and stabilizing the skin. Generally speaking, the redness and swelling will disappear after a few days.

2. Strengthening the skin's resistance is also an effective basic measure, such as getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet, maintaining a harmonious mood, staying away from polluted environments and allergens, and reducing skin irritation. Mild allergies will recover quickly if treated properly, but severe allergies require prompt medical attention.

3. Do not take medicine without authorization. Do not buy adrenocortical hormone ointment from a pharmacy without a diagnosis from a dermatologist, as this will harm your skin. Although it is effective in suppressing inflammation, long-term use will produce side effects and endanger health.

Treating skin allergies: It’s not just a matter of applying it. Diseases caused by skin allergies include urticaria, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, etc. Because some of these diseases, such as contact dermatitis, have completely different principles of medication, especially principles of topical medication, at different stages of development, the symptoms will worsen if not treated properly. Some diseases, such as urticaria, can heal themselves, but if the condition is serious, it may cause laryngeal edema and anaphylactic shock. Therefore, Dr. Wang recommends that patients can treat themselves with oral antihistamines unless they have very mild urticaria. In other cases, especially when the symptoms are not relieved after self-medication, they must go to the hospital for treatment instead of trying to save trouble. For the treatment of skin allergies, such as topical hormonal drugs such as Pi Yan Ping, Eudragit (hydrocortisone butyrate), Eloson (mometasone furoate), etc.

Note : 1. Do not apply on the face, because this type of medicine can cause epidermal atrophy, pigmentation, etc., causing irreversible damage to the facial skin.

2. Use the medicine only after a clear diagnosis by a doctor, because this type of medicine is not effective for all skin itching. It is not advisable to blindly use this type of medicine when you mistake tinea corporis, scabies, etc. for allergies.

How to take care of skin allergies :

1. Stay away from allergens. Because allergic symptoms will always exist and cannot be cured, you can only be careful at all times and avoid contact with allergens that may cause allergies.

2. Be clear about the skin care products you use and how to use them. Avoid substances that are highly effective, overly active, and potentially irritating to the skin.