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Suggest Remedy For Skin Infection
I am broke out totally from neck to hands, I went on a cruise last week(I do not think that has anything to do with this), it started Yesterday afternoon, i forgot to put sunscreen on, I have Lupus & a list of other illnesses so with me it s kind of pick a disease of the day. My Dr gave me a steroid shoe & gave me 7 days of steriods 10mg twice a day. is there anything else I can do?
Fri, 4 May 2018
Hello,
As per your case history, you are having allergic dermatitis. My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
As per your case history, you are having allergic dermatitis. My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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