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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of 5 Fluorouracil

Posted on Tue, 21 Jun 2016

Question: My husband has used the med for the nose surface twice..He has an increased irritation on the left
( Flurouracil) 0.75%Crof his forehead now reaching his eyelid. ?????? Er Dermatologist - Prime DR..It's Sunday YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Irritant reaction to 5 flurouracil

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
Your husband might have developed an irritant reaction to 5 flurouracil.
I would recommend you to stop using it.
In case of severe irritation he can apply cortisone cream on the affected areas.
In case the irritation still persists I would recommend you to consult a dermatologist.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 hours later)

Could this be separate --and Shingles?? If so what can be expected re
close to eye,,..sporatic pain every .jeb

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
To rule out shingles I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a look at it and can guide you in a better way.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (28 hours later)

Found out it is shingle s..left side of forehead eye involved -

What can we expect - --it is Shingles!

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Start oral antivirals

Detailed Answer:
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend your husband to take oral antivirals like tablet valciclovir 1 gram thrice daily for 7 days along with calamine lotion on the affected areas twice daily.
For pain I would recommend him to take tablet tramadol 50 mg twice daily for 7 days.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Also consult an ophthalmologist and get his eye examination done.
Wish you good luck.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina