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john leo

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  1. I’ve had dozens of massages from legit full-service spas, mostly in DC. For the first time, last week my skin reacted to the massage cream. Small welts, some red and some with no color; on my lower legs and back of arms ... EXACTLY where the therapist didn’t wipe after with a warm towel. They don’t itch but they aren’t going away after a few days, even with OTC hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines. I’ve scheduled an appointment with an allergist, but wondering if the collective wisdom has had this experience.

    I have had the same reaction you describe on legs and chest, I went to a dermatologist who said it was contact dermatitis most likely brought on by an allergy to the massage cream which was probably coconut or nut based. Its best to stick to mineral oil, olive oil or hypoallergenic stuff like biotone.

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