Hi- I was laying on a new acupuncture neck pillow for maybe 10 mins, when I got up I had bright red splotches all over my face &!neck. My face started to burn like it was on fire or similar to a carpet burn. I hardly can touch it. It s been 24 hrs and my face still has red, warm splotches that come and go. Could this have been a result of lying on the acupuncture pillow? (It was under my neck and lower head) Thanks for your help!
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, This red splotches spots can be urticaria or might be cellulitis due to some allergy most probably but after the visual inspection at the site we will be able to say exactly. Generally urticaria disappears after few minutes without any treatment but if they persist then you may require further treatment with antihistamines, steroids and mast cell stabilizers. So, if you are suffering from this then first thing you don't have to worry as it can be cured completely. If they are cellulitis then you will also require short course of antibiotics like definite or CEA Chat Doctor. The best way to avoid any allergy is to EEP complete avoidance of triggering factors. You can consult dermatologist for further advise.