Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I had a rash that looked to be poison ivy on shoulder but now i also have what seems to be a swollen rashy area on my cheek/gums. should i be worried?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See doc: have someone look at the rash - hard to tell by the story- If you washed the initial area with soap and water, it is unlikely that it would have spread to cheek and gums. However, it should be looked at since I cant diagnose a rash your description alone.
Answered 10/2/2014
3.7k views
Thank
Worried: I would not be to worried however I would see my MD to have this looked at soon.
Answered 10/31/2014
3.7k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have a a lump on my gums it's right below my wisdom tooth that i was in pain for a couple of days ago. Now my cheek is swollen what is it?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
I've had a soft bump on the top right side of my tooth for a while that would drain on its own. Now, there's a new bump in between my gums and cheek. I have got a swollen face and it pains. What should I do?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
One inner cheek swollen, dentist has no idea why. White half circle looking thing on upper gum same side. Both have been there for months now. Im 24.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a rash that I think is poison ivy for a week now. How do I know if it is ok to keep treating it at home, or when I need to see a doctor?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I've had a poison ivy rash/blisters for 10 days now (on my outer wrist). It is still swollen, itchy, burning and sore. Is this normal? When will it fa
Very itchy earlobes, rash shows when i scratch. Spread to left cheek. No poison ivy or bug bites. No new foods or meds. Can this be part of fibro?
2yo had rash thought to be poison ivy for 2 weeks. When that went away he started getting random fevers and/or hives, one day he had a swollen eye. Tjis has been going on for 2+ weeks. Doctors say he looks healthy otherwise, what could it be?
I have what seems to be poison ivy/oak on the back of my leg. Now the whole area has gotten swollen and extremely weepy. What's to be done?
Husband has Poison Ivy 9/5. Got Predisone. Allergic Reaction. Just on Benadryl (diphenhydramine) now. Still swollen and red and more hives are appearing?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
