I have tried Benedryl, does not help. Oatmeal helps short term but my face is still red, hot, itchy, swollen. Now I'm trying cortisone. Any other suggestions? I don't have a doctor so I can't be seen. The rash isn't spreading through my body it's just on my face. Any help will do.
2006-12-15 06:51:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
my hair was in my face so i used my hands to brush it away and the gloves and dirt touched my face.
2006-12-15 06:52:44 · update #1
my hair was in my face so i used my hands to brush it away and the gloves and dirt touched my face.
2006-12-15 06:52:51 · update #2
im a temp so i can't tell my employer about this issue. I heard that the last person that had an allergic reaction was laid off. As a temp in this company I'm not allowed a leave of absence/tardies as it will affect my elegibility to be hired permanently.
2006-12-15 08:00:11 · update #3
Okay....STOP the CORTISONE AND BENADRYL.
Those should never be used on the face. Cortisone cream can only be used 3 times max for any one problem., then you have to stop.
If you don't have a doctor it doesn't matter. This is a worker's comp case. Your employer will pay you to see the w.c. physician.
Contact OSHA, and discuss the problem with them. They are experts in occupational hazard control, and actually, your employer needs to be doing this FOR you.
Are you a member of a union? If you aren't, that's okay, just don't let your employer/coworkers treat you like a wimp for trying to do something about it.
Believe me, if you contact OSHA, your employer will get on the stick to help your skin condition. It is a small problem that can be fixed so easily, and at no cost to you. Your job is responsible for the problem.
Good luck!
2006-12-15 07:04:01 · answer #1 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Latex gloves are usually cheapest but they tend to swell up when they come into contact with anything petroleum based. transmission fluid especially will turn latex into goo. Nitrile is my first choice. resistant to just about any fluid you'll encounter. (brake fluid will do a little damage, but not much.) One downside is that they are not as flexible as latex gloves- they break and tear more often. a good set of cheap cotton blend work gloves (make sure they don't melt) is good for work not involving fluids. To the people above who say gloves are not necessary- I say come look at the scars from the skin cancer on my arms- the scarring stops at my wrists (where the gloves start) Parts cleaner and brake cleaner- any solvent really- you should wear gloves.
2016-03-13 07:20:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can be seen. I can't believe the number of people who come on here and use that as an excuse.
So, you contact your county's department of social services. If you are low income and have no insurance they WILL get you seen for free. And they can even refer you to a dermatologist if need be.
If you just don't have a doctor, insurance but make too much money for social services...then it's your CHOICE not to go to the doctor.
2006-12-15 06:56:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a case of an allergic reaction to something touching or still on your skin - dermititis. It MAY go away by itself. BUT you have to stay out of work for about a month to get it to clear up. Otherwise if you want it to go away faster, you absolutely need to visit a doctor and get it checked out and have some medication prescribed to you.
2006-12-15 06:56:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OSHA OSHA OSHA
Whatever it is called in your state.
Your place of employment seem not to be able to provide you a safe enviroment to work in.
Whatever it is you may be bringing it home to your babies and wife.
OSHA OSHA OSHA
2006-12-15 07:00:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋