Question 1

How long does it take for zithranol(anthralin) to cure alopecia areata?

Accepted Answer

Hair regrowth can take as short as 8 weeks and full treatment can take up to 6 months if there is some response by 3 months. If there is no response by 3 months then the treatment is considered to have failed.

Question 2

What can i do for possible drug allergies from an otc cold med, without going to a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Once you know you are allergic to any medication, food, or substance, the most important thing you can do is stay away from what you are allergic to.  If you have a reaction to an over the counter medication, get  an antihistamine to reduce the itching and the rash.

Question 3

I'm currently getting a blood test for allergies, will they also test for drugs, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

It would be very illegal and unethical to test you for street drugs without your consent, unless you were seriously sick and we had reason to think that knowing what drugs were in you would save your life.

Question 4

Does a person who has multiple drug allergies and is also just prone to hives also have to avoid high-risk foods even if not officially allergic?

Accepted Answer

The cause for multiple drug allergies to unrelated drugs remains to be established but there is no relationship to food allergies.

Question 5

I have a serious allergy to penicillin and midazolam and the doctors said i should be careful of drugs, does this mean im allergic to drugs like weed?

Accepted Answer

The allergy extends to any member of the penicillin class.  Caution about using substances of unknown provenance is appropriate if your allergy is significant.  One needs to be assured there are no penicillin related contaminants in the substances used.  Weed is known to harbor many types of mold, a penicillium species might present in some plants.

Question 6

What's a drug allergy like?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 different types of medication allergy and also there are side effect reactions. Type 1- allergic type. Hives, itching, sneezing,  wheezing and shock are different forms of this allergy.Type 2-complement related angioedema, swelling type 3 is immune complexes. That is clumps of antibodies with the drug which clog small capilaries in kidneys, joints, skin 
type 4 is cell-contact dernatiti.

Question 7

What are symptoms of a real drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

The most common allergic reaction to a drug is a rash.  In severe cases this is accompanied by breathing trouble and could even be life-threatening anaphylaxis.  Stomach upset is a common side effect and is not likely to be a true allergy.  However, it is still important to let your doctor know this.

Question 8

How do i overcome a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Medication reactions can be tricky as the type of reaction can be intolerance vs allergic.  Avoidance is the best treatment for a drug allergy and using a suitable alternative.  In a life threatening circumstance, desensitization by an allergist in the hospital is an option.  Sometimes drug allergy can resolve over time such as penicillin.  An allergist can assist in a good long term plan.

Question 9

How can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

hives can occur as part of an allergy syndrome.  people with chronic hives or who have an inborn low threshold for hives have difficulty differentiating simple hives from drug allergy.  If the drug reaction is IgE-mediated, or occurs via a similar pathway without IgE, then one would expect additional symptoms other than hives (breathing problem, dizzy, nausea, swelling, headache, etc)

Question 10

Is there a blood test to determine drug allergies?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what you are looking for. No simple test. There are specific tests for certain things (penicillin).  There are a few tests done to determine if an individual can tolerate a certain med (G6PD). Mostly, though, it comes down to trial of a med and knowledge  of what to look for. For example if you get a cough with ACE inhib (lisinopril) your DR will change you to ARB (valsartan)

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How long does it take for zithranol(anthralin) to cure alopecia areata?

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What can i do for possible drug allergies from an otc cold med, without going to a doctor?

I'm currently getting a blood test for allergies, will they also test for drugs, what should i do?

Does a person who has multiple drug allergies and is also just prone to hives also have to avoid high-risk foods even if not officially allergic?

I have a serious allergy to penicillin and midazolam and the doctors said i should be careful of drugs, does this mean im allergic to drugs like weed?

What's a drug allergy like?

What are symptoms of a real drug allergy?

How do i overcome a drug allergy?

How can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

Is there a blood test to determine drug allergies?

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