A 37-year-old male asked:
How do i treat allergic rash on scrotum from plant contact, causing blister sore and oozing pus. i took benadryl (diphenhydramine) and have cortisone/polysporin. thanks?
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Dr. Marsha Davisanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
You could try those : But if not improving might need oral steroids and a trip to the doc
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ER or urgent care: Good that you gave him the benadryl, (diphenhydramine) but still the reaction might worsen, better get him seen
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I have a skin colored rash on my neck, behind my ears and on my face. It does not itch. I have tried Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and hydrocortisone cream. Neither helped?
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See details: Call the surgeon immediately. If not available go to the ER. It is likely to be either an allergic reaction or an infection.
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