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How can i treat a penicillin allergy rash?
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Stop medication: You will need to stop the medication, take an allergy pill and or steriod depending on how severe the allergic reaction is
Answered 8/1/2016
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Antihisthamine: and topical steroid if very itchy, if it is extensive go to emergency room.
Answered 12/20/2018
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