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Is A Rash On The Face A Symptom Of Infection?

Posted on Tue, 9 Aug 2016

Question: I have a rash on my face today. Last week I had pain to the touch on the right side of my belly button. That went away after a few days. Are these signs of an infection or something else?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic contact dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank for the query.
You might have developed an allergic contact dermatitis.
You can apply cortisone cream twice daily for a week.
This should help you.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (28 minutes later)

forgot to mention cough also...

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cough can be associated with allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Cough can be associated with allergic reaction.
Continue with the cream and take an antihistamine tablet.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad