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Will a Chemical Peel Fix irritation from Cetaphil lotion?

asked 1 year ago by Chris22 in Toronto, Ontario
Latest answer by Dina D. Strachan, MD
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Tags: face

I used WAY to much cetaphil lotion all over my face. I thought my skin was dry but it was actually the lotion that dried on my face making it feel dry and flaky. Now my face is so red, so itchy, and really irritated. And when I scratch the itchy parts red bumps will form on my face, (not pimples), but irrated red patches. I have a dermatologist appointment in 2 months but I'm really worried about this...I feel so itchy and its not getting better. PLEASE HELP!

4 answers to Will a Chemical Peel Fix irritation from Cetaphil lotion?

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Avoid chemical peels when your skin is irritated

If your skin stayed dry despite frequent applications of a lotion like Cetaphil, you probably have a skin condition called sebohhreic dermatitis. Avoid chemical peels until your condition has been treated. Definately follow up with your dermatologist.
Dina D. Strachan, MD

New York Dermatologist
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Skin irritation treatment is not with chemical peel

Hi Chris22, Skin can become very sensitive, red, itchy, and flaky from several over-the-counter products. Some patients may develop a contact allergy to the hundreds of chemicals in these lotions. While that specific product can be the source of irritation, other soaps, lotions, perfumes, etc you may be using could also play a role. First, stop using any potential triggers of the irritation. Second, some patients use an antihistamine tablet and/or topical petrolatum jelly... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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You may have an allergy to Cetaphil

For most of my patients, Cetaphil is a great moisturizer-- it does not contain many ingredients that causes common skin allergy such as parabens, lanolin, and formaldehyde.  Nevertheless, a small percentage of patients can develop allergy to Cetaphil products.  From the description of your face, it sounds like you may be someone who is sensitive to one of the ingredients in Cetaphil products.  If you have not done so, I would stop the lotion right away.  Allergic... more
Margaret Mann, MD

Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon
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Chemical Peels are not treatment for allergic reactions!

Cetaphil lotion tends to be very mild, but it sounds like you might have either developed a sensitivity to it or, more likely, you may have developed another medical condition called eczema or seborrhea of the face. A dermatologist should evaluate you in person in order to properly diagnose your condition. In the meantime, chemical peels are NOT appropriate management and may in fact make your irritated skin feel worse! Good luck, Dr. Rupani
Reena Rupani, MD

New York Dermatologist

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