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February 28th, 2007
I have been suffering from acne on my face for the last few months and today, for a sinus headache, I took benadryl severe allergy and sinus. Within 30 minutes my face seems to have calmed down, become less red and considerably less bumpy. Why is that? Does this suggest that I might have an allergy causing the acne?


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replied March 21st, 2007
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Firstly, it is not certain that you are really experiencing acne. If you do have acne, it can not be caused by an allergy. Acne is a skin disorder due to disturbed follicle keratinisation and excessive production of sebum (seborrhea). Male hormones and an infection of the bacterium Propionbacterium acne provoke the development of acne. Acne can be present at the same time as a skin allergy, but acne is not primarily caused by allergy. You may consult a dermatologist for further diagnostics and answers to your question.
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