Do a spot check before applying face paint and makeup Face paint and makeups may be a fun compliment to your child’s costume, but they can also cause adverse cutaneous reactions. Call your doctor as your child may require treatment with oral antihistamines or a topical corticosteroids.
If your child develops a reaction, immediately wash off any makeup or paint and take off their costume and any accessories. Your child may be experiencing an adverse skin reaction if redness, itching, dryness or blistering of the skin develops. Know the signs of a reaction Be sure to test the face paint or makeup on a small area of your child’s skin, such as a spot on the arm three to five days prior to full application on the big day, to make sure your child does not develop a reaction. As Halloween approaches and you are choosing your child’s costume, here are some helpful tips to protect your child’s skin from Andrea Waldman, MD, Director of Adolescent and Pediatric Dermatology at Mount Sinai Department of Dermatology.
Halloween treats, costumes, and decorations are exciting for parents and children alike, but these holiday staples may be associated with unpleasant allergic reactions, such as contact dermatitis or urticaria (hives).
