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Rash On Scalp After Taking Zomorpine. Have Scabs In Scalp, Applied Epiderm

A few weeks ago I started on a new painkiller for my severe spinal problems, Zomorphine . A few days later I developed a nasty rash on my scalp, up the sides of my eyes, in among both eyebrows, on both cheekbones and earlobes. I stopped the painkiller and was changed to Oxycodone, Now my scalp is perfectly clear but I still have lots of scabs in all the other places. I've been pulling them off, cleaning with an antiseptic wipe and rubbing in a clear ointment called Epiderm, all to no avail! Rang my doctor for advice today expecting him to recommend an "over the counter cure" but he insists I see him next Monday. Last night in bed I ran my fingernail up the side of one eye, along through both eyebrows and down the other side, I counted 35 scabs that I could have clicked off with my nail.
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
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Avoid pulling them off. Use antidandruff shampoo. you can continue epiderm cream for few days more fro face. I suggest you to consult dermatologist as you may need some oral medicines for treating your rash. it can have component of fungal infection.
Thank you. Good day.
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Rash On Scalp After Taking Zomorpine. Have Scabs In Scalp, Applied Epiderm

Thank you for question. Avoid pulling them off. Use antidandruff shampoo. you can continue epiderm cream for few days more fro face. I suggest you to consult dermatologist as you may need some oral medicines for treating your rash. it can have component of fungal infection. Thank you. Good day.