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I used nivea face wipes and it’s burnt my face a week on my face is clearing except the T zones are still red but removing my eyebrow gel has

Left them all red and very crusty I put crtraben on them which I think I shouldn’t have as they solidified should I just leave them dry and let scabs drop off or any ideas x😩

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Hi, same thing happened to me years ago when I used a Nivea moisturiser. I'm allergic to nickel so wonder if that is what caused the reaction. Anyway I just left face alone until it healed. My chin was cracked and bleeding, it was horrid. Hope you heal quickly.

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Rusty821 in reply to bOden53

Oh do they use nickel I can’t wear earrings with nickel in so could be that Thankyou x

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Not sure if this is what is causing the problem.Discuss with your GP Information on Nickel alllergy available at theallergyshop.com.au/nicke...

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