HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Tylenol Cause Welts?

I've been suffering from welts for around 6 weeks. I've had prescribed antihistamines, kenalog shot and nothing seems to work. I just found out after so long that my liver enzymes are high. THe PA thinks I should stop taking Tylenol. CoULD this be a cause of the welts?
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
Report Abuse
Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi,

After reading your query I can make out that you are suffering from urticaria.
Urticaria is a common condition caused by bursting of allergy producing cells known as "mast cells" due to certain aggravating factors present in the environment. As the chemical inside them is released it produces a rash which you have mentioned.

There can be multiple factors producing this condition which are included in day to day life and some times it is really difficult to find one exact cause. However, Tylenol (acetominophen) does not usually trigger hives or swelling but it can be inducer of welts in limited number of patients, so can be quite possible to get rash because of it.

The long term effective treatment for this is by oral anti histamine like loratadine under medical advise.

take care.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer


Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Loratadine


Loading Online Doctors....
Does Tylenol Cause Welts?

Hi, After reading your query I can make out that you are suffering from urticaria. Urticaria is a common condition caused by bursting of allergy producing cells known as mast cells due to certain aggravating factors present in the environment. As the chemical inside them is released it produces a rash which you have mentioned. There can be multiple factors producing this condition which are included in day to day life and some times it is really difficult to find one exact cause. However, Tylenol (acetominophen) does not usually trigger hives or swelling but it can be inducer of welts in limited number of patients, so can be quite possible to get rash because of it. The long term effective treatment for this is by oral anti histamine like loratadine under medical advise. take care.