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Q: Skin Irritated With Bleach

asked by: thesouthazn on September 18th, 2007

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Hi,

My mom went to some beauty parlor and they treated her with bleach on her neck to "make her skin whiter". Soon she developed what seems like a rash in the neck area, it's really white and it itches all the time. I recommended a cream for her (hydrocortisone) and she said it helped stop the itching but her skin still looks like it has a rash. Is there any way to restore her skin, or get rid of the rash permanently through other creams/medicines, or should she see a dermatologist?

Thank you.

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Tylanas

replied on September 18th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

I had no idea people still dared to bleach skin these days, how Victorian!!

Anyway, I'd say if the pain is mostly cared for, give it a while to heal. If it doesn't after a week or so, then yes, go to a dermatologist.

thesouthazn

replied on September 19th, 2007

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Thank you Eiri. Yes, I didn't know what my mom was thinking, or maybe she just didn't know they were treating her with bleach, I don't know, but very unheard of.

We've actually given it plenty of time to heal on its own - 4 months - so I'll start looking for a dermatologist then.

Thanks again

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