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Does Zinc Supplement Cause Rashes On The Body?
visited my dermatologist with a poison ivy type rash on forearm; of course art was non acute contact dermatitis-- the buzzword for I have no idea... anyway since that visit last week, it has spread to my chin , forehead and other wrist. my dog WAS in the woods, but I live in cold Minnesota. I DO take 50 milligrams of zinc daily...could THIS be the reason for the sudden rash outbreak in multiple locations? I take zinc because EVERYONE in the MIDWEST gets the cold and flu this time of year. Should I try a short term prednisone treatment
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
rash with the of zinc is very rare.
It may be due ivy poison
from your description I came to know you have progressively developing rash .
I suggest you to take chlorpheniramine and prednisone once.
still if u have no improvement then go to emergency room.
hope I answered your questions in a simple way
if you have any further questions I will be here to help you
It may be due ivy poison
from your description I came to know you have progressively developing rash .
I suggest you to take chlorpheniramine and prednisone once.
still if u have no improvement then go to emergency room.
hope I answered your questions in a simple way
if you have any further questions I will be here to help you
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