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On several occasions, w/in a few days of finishing a course of antibiotics, i've experienced what my dermatologist referred to as a maculopular rash on my chest and neck. does that signify an allergy and does it mean those drugs should be avoided?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Rash post antibiotic: Drug rashes are serious and at times can have significant consequences. Usually the rash starts while on the antibiotic,but a post treatment rash can happen.. is it to the same antibiotic or a different antibiotic every time?. Would follow up with an allergist who can test you for antibiotic allergy.

Answered 10/16/2019

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A member asked:

On several occasions, w/in a few days of finishing a course of antibiotics, i've experienced what my dermatologist referred to as a maculopular rash on my chest and neck. does that signify an allergy and does it mean those drugs should be avoided?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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