Question 1

help! swollen red rash on face and scalp so saturday night i felt a mild stinging just above my right eyebrow. no blemishes, red or anything at all visible on skin. sunday a little red and in more spots on scalp. monday full blown red swollen sore above e

Accepted Answer

It : It sounds like you may be dealing with an infectious process (bacterial, viral). Shingles or herpes zoster is a possibility. Honestly it is very difficult to say without seeing the lesions in question. A visit with your doctor is definitely in order.
Good luck.

Question 2

finished course of vanco w/ rifampin now labwork shows elev. liver enzymes and seem to have a rash on face and moderate middle back soreness.thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Could happen : Rifampin and/or vanco can cause a drug reaction affecting the liver and/or skin 
check in with your doctor.

Question 3

have butterfly rash on face lower back pain joint pain and shortness of breath and feel sore all over body  what could be causing this ?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Several conditions such as lupus, spondyloarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or viral infections can cause some of these symptoms. Your doctor can do testing to help explain them.

Question 4

rash on face. like hives but worsens when hot. no fever.  no itch. no
sore throat. some fatigue, but we had late night last night. not uncommon. ?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain : This may be normal physiology. Rash at this age group is often viral. You need to see the pediatrician and if the rash persists the dermatologist

Question 5

my son has rashes on his body, legs and chin he is 5 years old nearly six. he has a cold sore and was coughing and sneezing a bit but otherwise seems fine. its very itchy though.  he has a shellfish allergy but hasnt had for a while. ?

Accepted Answer

Scabies?: Your son needs an exam by a Dr in person. This could be scabies: A common, contagious, intensely itchy skin condition caused by a tiny, burrowing mite. It is easily treated with a permethrin based prescription cream and washing of sheets, towels and clothing in very hot water.

Question 6

can cold fingers and feet accompanied with fever rash on face and thighs (fades when pressed with glass)  muscle ache for a month be a sign of dengue?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: Dengue fever or as its known " break bone fever" classically has severe muscle/ bone pain and a severe headache behind the eyes and can last for weeks.
You should see your doctor for testing.

Question 7

is it likley to give someone head while having a cold sore and them not getting anything? how soon should i have him get tested?

Accepted Answer

Relax: The other person probably already has this virus. Most adults have it but only a few have symptoms. If he already has it, he will not get it from another person. Since the virus is sometimes present between attacks, most transmission occurs from a person having no sore at the time. People who carry the virus but do not know it account for the majority of infections to contacts. A blood test can de.

Question 8

would the start of a cold sore look like a white head pimple?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: But unlike a pimple - it would blister.

Question 9

i have a "cold sore" that has my gland swollen and my head hurting?

Accepted Answer

Please see your gyn: Or primary doc today as they can prescribe Valtrex (valacyclovir) or similar to help cure the cold sore as quickly as possible and make sure there is no secondary or other infection or issues.

Question 10

can you please tell me which is the top cream for scars caused by cold sore on face?

Accepted Answer

Forever Present: A scar forms when there is  healing of an injury to the tissues.  Remember that with almost all wounds, healing continues for months and months as we change the stress on the tissues.  A scar forms as a result and may have many different appearances and colors.  Any dark coloration may fade over time but the tissues never are the same and so some scarring will always be there.

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Help! swollen red rash on face and scalp so saturday night i felt a mild stinging just above my right eyebrow. no blemishes, red or anything at all visible on skin. sunday a little red and in more spots on scalp. monday full blown red swollen sore above e

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Finished course of vanco w/ rifampin now labwork shows elev. liver enzymes and seem to have a rash on face and moderate middle back soreness.thoughts?

A member asked:

Have butterfly rash on face lower back pain joint pain and shortness of breath and feel sore all over body what could be causing this ?

A member asked:

Rash on face. like hives but worsens when hot. no fever. no itch. no sore throat. some fatigue, but we had late night last night. not uncommon. ?

A member asked:

My son has rashes on his body, legs and chin he is 5 years old nearly six. he has a cold sore and was coughing and sneezing a bit but otherwise seems fine. its very itchy though. he has a shellfish allergy but hasnt had for a while. ?

A member asked:

Can cold fingers and feet accompanied with fever rash on face and thighs (fades when pressed with glass) muscle ache for a month be a sign of dengue?

A member asked:

Is it likley to give someone head while having a cold sore and them not getting anything? how soon should i have him get tested?

A member asked:

Would the start of a cold sore look like a white head pimple?

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I have a "cold sore" that has my gland swollen and my head hurting?

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Can you please tell me which is the top cream for scars caused by cold sore on face?

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