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Suggest Treatment For Sjogrens Disease

My husband has sjogrens disease. He has the dry mouth and has had heat type rash that he called jock itch. He now has open areas around ankle and insect looking area to upper thighs. The areas itch and bleed.

can he tx with over the counter medication or need to see a dermatologist
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.

As your husband's rash is open and bleeding, there is a possibility that it could be infected. If infection is present he would need antibiotics which are available only on prescription.

Can I advise you to see a dermatologist,so that he could thoroughly examine and assess the rash. Your husband may be prescribed emollients, steroids and antibiotics depending on the severity.

I wish your husband a quick recovery.

I hope this answer has helped you.

Thank you.
Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
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Suggest Treatment For Sjogrens Disease

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. I have read your question and understand your concerns. As your husband s rash is open and bleeding, there is a possibility that it could be infected. If infection is present he would need antibiotics which are available only on prescription. Can I advise you to see a dermatologist,so that he could thoroughly examine and assess the rash. Your husband may be prescribed emollients, steroids and antibiotics depending on the severity. I wish your husband a quick recovery. I hope this answer has helped you. Thank you. Regards Dr Sunita Sayammagaru