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Suggest Treatment For Rashes All Over The Body

Posted on Thu, 16 Nov 2017

Question: I got a pneumonia and flu shot yesterday and now I have a rash. Do I need to do anything about it

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
If it is itching then you're can take levocetrizine 5 mg.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for single rash without itching.
If you have itching then you can take levocetrizine 5 mg.
If rashes worsen in number or size then contact your doctor.
Please let me know
1. Do you have itching?
2. Do you have multiple rashes?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (11 hours later)

It is itching and covers most of my body.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Do you have any allergies?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question,
I can understand your concern.

The possibility of an allergic reaction is more likely.
You can take Levocetirizine 5 mg twice daily.
Also, apply Mometasone cream on the lesion.

I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee