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What Causes Red Blotchy Itchy Rashes On Face, Arms And Buttocks?

I had a rash on both lower arms which started to itch, I have like red blotches like its bled under the skin, it has now started on my face. Also on lower leg and on mu buttocks. I have had cream from the doctor and antibiotics which made me ill and had to have 4 days off work. Help
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

If the rash and itching started after the use of the antibiotics then this means that you are allergic to the medication.
The use of antihistamines would help.

Antihistamines would help even if it is not a reaction to the medication but an allergic response from another source.

If you have a recurrence and the source of the reaction is not the medication then you should consider allergy testing.

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What Causes Red Blotchy Itchy Rashes On Face, Arms And Buttocks?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic If the rash and itching started after the use of the antibiotics then this means that you are allergic to the medication. The use of antihistamines would help. Antihistamines would help even if it is not a reaction to the medication but an allergic response from another source. If you have a recurrence and the source of the reaction is not the medication then you should consider allergy testing. I hope this helps