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Suggest Remedy For Allergic Reaction To Doxycycline

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Posted on Wed, 18 May 2016
Question: My 22 year old daughter had congestion so was prescribed doxycyline. She broke out in a rash after day or 2. The doctor took her off of the meds and put her on steroids for 5 days. She just finished her round of those and the rash has persisted and she woke up with a swollen face and throat.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please, upload an image of this rash and face for review!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this drug reaction. Doxycycline has actually been known to cause this. I will suggest that you provide an image for review. This way, I can provide a personalized and helpful response to you.

To upload an image, click on the upload icon to the right of your dashboard and follow the onscreen instructions. You may also send it directly to customer service at YYYY@YYYY and request that it should be uploaded to your query.

I hope to hear from you and promise to respond promptly. Until next, I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
She has been off of the doxycycline for about a week. Also the rash is not very visible. It is red and splotchy that shows up and goes away. And it makes her skin sensitive. She does have bumps on her tongue near the back of her mouth. I am unable to send a picture as she is out of town with her basketball team.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Let’s observe only!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This is not an unexpected reaction. With her health somewhat okay and she being able to assist in her basketball travels, I will suggest we give ourselves time and all will resolve spontaneously. Pushing harder forward might result in aggressive and unnecessary procedures. Stay calm and let’s be patient to to overdo it.

I wish you well and keep me posted if there are any changes on your path.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (39 minutes later)
I have uploaded a picture of the bumps on her tongue. Hopefully this helps.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This’ll regress. Time is all that is needed!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have reviewed the attached image. This is inline with the fact that she has a drug reaction. This will resolve spontaneously. Please, be calm and relaxed about this. Any aggressive measures will not be helping any better than watchful waiting.

Best wishes to you both and wish her a speedy recovery!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (11 minutes later)
Ok thanks for your help!
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your kind words.

Remember, we are always here to address any worries you may have and glad to do so. When need arises, let us know.

Until next, I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Remedy For Allergic Reaction To Doxycycline

Brief Answer: Please, upload an image of this rash and face for review! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this drug reaction. Doxycycline has actually been known to cause this. I will suggest that you provide an image for review. This way, I can provide a personalized and helpful response to you. To upload an image, click on the upload icon to the right of your dashboard and follow the onscreen instructions. You may also send it directly to customer service at YYYY@YYYY and request that it should be uploaded to your query. I hope to hear from you and promise to respond promptly. Until next, I wish you well.