A 48-year-old member asked:
what to do for a drug allergy rash?
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Dr. Linda Green answered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 45 years experience
Rash: Talk to your doctor about stopping the drug felt to be causing the rash. Then treat the symptoms, such as antihistamines for itching. If the symptoms are more serious such as swelling or trouble breathing, definitely see a doctor.
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Dr. Michael Zacharisen commented
Allergy and Immunology 33 years experience
I agree with Dr. Green. Consider also taking a photo of the rash especially if the rash is changing over time. The picture is worth a thousand words when trying to explain a skin rash.
May 31, 2013
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A 47-year-old member asked:
What should I do for drug allergy rash?
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Dr. Michael Fisher answered
Dermatology 32 years experience
Drug rash: Treatment of a drug eruption depends on the specific type of reaction. Therapy for exanthematous drug eruptions is supportive in nature. First-generation antihistamines are used 24 h/d. Mild topical steroids (eg, hydrocortisone, desonide) and moisturizing lotions are also used, especially during the late desquamative phase. And stop taking the offending drug.
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