A member asked:

With people with atopic dermatitis, can you get antibiotic related rashes if prescribed an antibiotic?

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Dr. John Ebner answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Yes: Continued exposure to antibiotics for infections of the skin from atopic dermatitis can lead to sensitization and eventual allergic reactions to the antibiotic itself. This can occur with both oral antibiotics as well as topical antibiotics like neosporin and bacitracin.

Answered 11/24/2016

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