Question 1

can skin reaction to drugs cause boil?

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No: A boil is a bacterial  infection, so you need bacteria on the skin to create the boil.

Question 2

heavy skin reaction on 5 year old skin?

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See your Dr: Any skin reaction to meds or lotions needs to be evaluated by a Dr in a 5 yr old. Give 12mg Benadryl immediately and then call your Dr's office to make a same day or next day appointment. Watch for swelling of lips, eyes and tongue which can indicate a more severe allergic reaction. Do not stop taking meds unless specifically directed by your Dr.

Question 3

how can i treat skin reaction to makeup?

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Would change to : hypoallergenic products.

Question 4

is there a skin reaction similar to psoriasis?

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Yes: Certainly so.  There are several conditions that can cause what is termed a "psoriasiform" eruption.  A dermatologist will be able to help determine what is going on.

Question 5

anyone heard of (ashma skin reaction before) ?

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No : However patients with history of asthma, hay fever/seasonal allergies can also have atopic dermatitis also known as eczema. Eczema is a skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes.

Question 6

what are ways to treat a bad skin reaction?

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Be more specific: If it is an allergic reaction to a drug, anithistamines and/or topical or oral or intra-
muscular steroids. 
Dermatitis (eczema) can be treated the same way.

Question 7

please tell me what to do about a sudden skin reaction?

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Allergy: suggesting an allergic reaction, either to a drug or food. Alternatively, an infectious rash is hard to rule out based on limited information. Try Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) see your doc.

Question 8

what are some causes of skin reaction and how do you cure it?

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Skin reaction: Sorry, the answer to this question is very broad and requires more specific information in order to answer what you need to know.

Question 9

how to get rid of skin reaction?

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Find the cause.: The best is to find the cause and abort it then treat the symptoms.

Question 10

does an allergic skin reaction have to be itchy?

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Basically YES: Almost always an allergic dermatitis or hives is itchy.

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