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What Causes Red Rashes On The Cheeks While Treating Eustachian Tube Dysfunction?
Question: I was taking 10MG Prednisone daily, long term, for severe eustachian tube disfunction. It was extremely effective. About 3 weeks ago I very suddenly, (in one day), developed a red rash on my cheeks that was slightly itchy. I tapered and stopped the Pred, as I had also been experiencing some heartburn that I knew could also be a result of the long term use. I have been off the Pred now for 2 weeks. The facial rash is slowly clearing up, however I have also developed a nearly colorless, very slightly itchy, rash on my trunk and now thighs. I have no other symptoms. Any thoughts? (I am a 61 year old female, 5'3", 125lbs, in otherwise excellent health and take no other medications, Rx or OTC).
Brief Answer:
Can you upload an image for review ?
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
To be able to help, I will need to look at the rash. Otherwise, I will keep providing a generic response which might not be most helpful to you. Kindly upload an image for review.
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Can you upload an image for review ?
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
To be able to help, I will need to look at the rash. Otherwise, I will keep providing a generic response which might not be most helpful to you. Kindly upload an image for review.
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
As the rash is nearly colorless it is impossible to photograph.
Brief Answer:
Difficult to appreciate this rash!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The description of your symptoms makes for a possible allergic reaction. Though the image is very difficult to be visualized for more insights, the possibility of an allergic reaction remains high.
For the itches, I will suggest you to take Benadryl 25mg twice daily. If anything else comes up, please kindly report to me for review and more guidance..
I wish you well.
Difficult to appreciate this rash!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The description of your symptoms makes for a possible allergic reaction. Though the image is very difficult to be visualized for more insights, the possibility of an allergic reaction remains high.
For the itches, I will suggest you to take Benadryl 25mg twice daily. If anything else comes up, please kindly report to me for review and more guidance..
I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Seriously?? Allergic reactions don't typically last for weeks and continue to spread, particularly when there is no agent that could be responsible for this based on onset and affected areas. What a waste of $$. Never again.
Brief Answer:
There are delayed reactions!
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Typically, allergies occur soon after exposure. However, those are the most common types, but there are others that come as delayed reaction. This is what I'm referring to. It might sound new to you but as a medical practitioner, that is not an uncommon encounter in my practice.
I'll still say, go ahead and use the proposed Benadryl. Report the progress to me. If you strongly feel it is not helping, then that might warrant further aggressive evaluation. For now, I don’t really deem aggressive investigation as being the next best approach.
I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more details if you wish!
There are delayed reactions!
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Typically, allergies occur soon after exposure. However, those are the most common types, but there are others that come as delayed reaction. This is what I'm referring to. It might sound new to you but as a medical practitioner, that is not an uncommon encounter in my practice.
I'll still say, go ahead and use the proposed Benadryl. Report the progress to me. If you strongly feel it is not helping, then that might warrant further aggressive evaluation. For now, I don’t really deem aggressive investigation as being the next best approach.
I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more details if you wish!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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