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My face is swollen, help?

I work at a factory using kevlar gloves. I handle oils and dirt. My face is red, swollen, rashy, hot. Help?

  • 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.

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    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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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