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Is Spreading Of Painful Rash A Symptom Of Allergic Reaction?

About two weeks ago, I started taking three additional supplements to try to increase my energy: iron, niacin, and Gingko. About a week ago, a rash begin forming under my arms. I thought maybe it was a reaction to lotion, deodorant, laundry soap...so I went back to my old deodorant. Over the past week, the rash has turned into a dark red, quickly spreading, painful rash with raised bumps that expand from my armpit to short-sleeve level, down my side, and now behind my knees. A splotch just appeared inside my wrist yesterday. I stopped taking the supplements yesterday and I m trying to alleviate the symptoms with Polysporin and Caladryl. Do you think these symptoms will go away? Should I see a doctor or wait to see if the symptoms go away...if I should wait, how long would you recommend? I m wondering if I m having an allergic reaction to those new supplements. I have no known allergies to foods or medicines. Thank you for your help!
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is possible that it is an allergic reaction to your new supplements. In addition to the medications that you are using, you should also try oral anti histamines.

If it is an allergic reaction, then these would help. Oral antihistamines are available over the counter, examples are benadryl, claritine, allegra, zyrtec

If there is no improvement in 36 to 48 hours or there is worsening, then you need to consider visiting your doctor for assessment.

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Is Spreading Of Painful Rash A Symptom Of Allergic Reaction?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is possible that it is an allergic reaction to your new supplements. In addition to the medications that you are using, you should also try oral anti histamines. If it is an allergic reaction, then these would help. Oral antihistamines are available over the counter, examples are benadryl, claritine, allegra, zyrtec If there is no improvement in 36 to 48 hours or there is worsening, then you need to consider visiting your doctor for assessment. I hope this helps