A 38-year-old female asked:

Low fever. rash on back, shoulders and chest. just started when she woke up today. 23mths.old have gave benadryl (diphenhydramine) and luke warm bath.

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Dr. John Chiuanswered

Allergy and Immunology 57 years experience

Viral infection: Likely a viral infection which can cause all of the symptoms noted. See doctor if problem gets worse.

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A 30-year-old member asked:

I took clindamycin and developed a red rash on my face neck and chest. Itches and tingled. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) has not helped. No other symptoms. What can I do?

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A 42-year-old female asked:

I have an itchy and hot rash on my arms and chest that looks like a sunburn. It burns and is swollen a bit. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) hasn't helped and it's getting wo?

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A 31-year-old female asked:

As rash spread from chest to neck although i didnt put anything on neck-i have hives rather.will oral Benadryl (diphenhydramine) be strong enough to treat hives?

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A 34-year-old female asked about a female:

She has a flat bumpy rash on one cheek that is spreading to the neck and forehead, no fever, cough, or any other symptoms. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) was no help.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

A rash on my shoulder 1st appeared as 1 sml quarter sized area i used Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream & it made it worse. It's now 3 in diameter & there are 3 spots.

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