Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes A Rash On The Finger After Taking A Local Anesthesia?
hi there,
i had a local anesthetic on my finger as the surgen needed to drain my index finger since it was swollen with a felon infection. i now have an rash going down my finger and onto my hand that is small bumps and very very itchy. I live in Thailand and not sure of the diagnosis. I was told it could also be due to the anesthetics that were used.
i had a local anesthetic on my finger as the surgen needed to drain my index finger since it was swollen with a felon infection. i now have an rash going down my finger and onto my hand that is small bumps and very very itchy. I live in Thailand and not sure of the diagnosis. I was told it could also be due to the anesthetics that were used.
Tue, 14 Apr 2015
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
Rather than the local anesthetic this itchy eruption is most likely a result of contact dermatitis, probably to an antiseptic that was used to clean/ prepare the area, preoperatively e.g betadine or savlon very frequently cause this type of a localized eruption at the point of contact.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest an OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine once or twice daily for a week.
Cetrizine is antiallergic and would improve the rashes as well as itching.
Topically, I would suggest a moderately potent topical steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream Or fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily over the rashes, for a few days.
Regards
Rather than the local anesthetic this itchy eruption is most likely a result of contact dermatitis, probably to an antiseptic that was used to clean/ prepare the area, preoperatively e.g betadine or savlon very frequently cause this type of a localized eruption at the point of contact.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest an OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine once or twice daily for a week.
Cetrizine is antiallergic and would improve the rashes as well as itching.
Topically, I would suggest a moderately potent topical steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% cream Or fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily over the rashes, for a few days.
Regards
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Skin rash
Loading Online Doctors....