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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Upper Chest Area While On Bactrim

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Posted on Tue, 18 Apr 2017
Question: I am three days into taking Bactrim antibiotic for a infection. I woke up this morning with a rash around my collar extending to my upper chest area. Should I discontinue taking it and how should I treat the rash?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Stop medicine

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.h
Yes you should stop medicine first. If there are breathing difficulties or dizziness,you should see doctor as soon as possible. If not,then you can apply synopen cream or mild steroid cream such as Betrion. But if there is no itchiness or rash spreading,then you should just shower it. If rash is spreading even after discontinuation of antibiotic then you should find another possible allergen. Wish you good health. Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Upper Chest Area While On Bactrim

Brief Answer: Stop medicine Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome.h Yes you should stop medicine first. If there are breathing difficulties or dizziness,you should see doctor as soon as possible. If not,then you can apply synopen cream or mild steroid cream such as Betrion. But if there is no itchiness or rash spreading,then you should just shower it. If rash is spreading even after discontinuation of antibiotic then you should find another possible allergen. Wish you good health. Regards