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Is Doxycycline Advisable For A Person With Sulphur And Ibuprofen Allergy?
Question: is Doxicycline suitable for a person with allergy to sulphur, ibuprofen and penicillin?
I have had some red bumps on my legs where I think I shaved my legs. they have been there about 3 weeks now and I only just started using antiseptic and anti bacterial soap on them for the last three days. the doctor said it looks like folliculitis. the antiseptic seems to work but then when I take my shower and come out of the shower, my feet are all red and bumpy again
I have had some red bumps on my legs where I think I shaved my legs. they have been there about 3 weeks now and I only just started using antiseptic and anti bacterial soap on them for the last three days. the doctor said it looks like folliculitis. the antiseptic seems to work but then when I take my shower and come out of the shower, my feet are all red and bumpy again
Brief Answer:
Doxycycline it is not a sulfur drug, nor a penicillin or ibuprofen class.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
You can use Doxycylcine without problems because it does not interact with any of the medicines that you mentioned that you are allergic from. Unless you are allergic to it anyway, if you haven't used it before.
I agree with your doctor's opinion that what you are describing may be folliculitis. Use the antibacterial soap and the antiseptic for at least 2 weeks, because it will stop for new lesions to appear but will not remove the ones you already have there...so needs more time for you to see the effect. And also I agree with starting to use Doxycycline if those do not work.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Doxycycline it is not a sulfur drug, nor a penicillin or ibuprofen class.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
You can use Doxycylcine without problems because it does not interact with any of the medicines that you mentioned that you are allergic from. Unless you are allergic to it anyway, if you haven't used it before.
I agree with your doctor's opinion that what you are describing may be folliculitis. Use the antibacterial soap and the antiseptic for at least 2 weeks, because it will stop for new lesions to appear but will not remove the ones you already have there...so needs more time for you to see the effect. And also I agree with starting to use Doxycycline if those do not work.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Please tell me whether I can apply cream/ moisturiser to my legs while I am using the antiseptic as they have become incredibly dry especially with the psoriasis on them
As I have only been using the antiseptic and anti bacterial soap for three days and you recommend 2 weeks, should I keep using these and wait before starting the tablets or start the tablets anyway and continue using the antiseptic and anti bacterial soap
As I have only been using the antiseptic and anti bacterial soap for three days and you recommend 2 weeks, should I keep using these and wait before starting the tablets or start the tablets anyway and continue using the antiseptic and anti bacterial soap
Brief Answer:
Yes to both your questions
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow-up question.
Yes, you can use the antibacterial soap and the antiseptic for some more time and at least 2 weeks. If you see that it is getting worse meanwhile, then start using the Doxacycline.
And yes it is ok to use the moisturizing cream after applying the antiseptic, so it be kept soft.
Let me know if not better. I will be happy to advise accordingly.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Yes to both your questions
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow-up question.
Yes, you can use the antibacterial soap and the antiseptic for some more time and at least 2 weeks. If you see that it is getting worse meanwhile, then start using the Doxacycline.
And yes it is ok to use the moisturizing cream after applying the antiseptic, so it be kept soft.
Let me know if not better. I will be happy to advise accordingly.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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Dr. Prasad
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