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Could Medication Taken For Herniated Discs Have Caused Red Rashes On Body?

I have a red rash on the top and sides of my feet that developed a couple weeks ago and seems darker now. It itches some but feels dry and hurts when I touch it, kind of like a burning feeling and feels swollen. I started putting a tea tree oil lotion on it this morning. I've been on medication for the past couple of months for a herniaded disc and had one epidural injection 2 weeks ago. Could it be an allergic reaction? My email is YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Hi,

It seems that you may be having allergic or irrtant dermatitis on both feet. You may be having eczematisation with sensation of burning and itching. There may be some cause..it may be allergen or irrtant. The injection or drugs you took might cause your skin lesions.I would like to suggest as follow...

- avoid contact with suspected allergens or irritants
- antihistaminics like levocetirizine may be taken daily till relie in itching
- antibiotics like cephalaxine 250 mg thrice a day for a week may be taken
- if needed, steroid in tappering dose may be considered
- apply antibiotic with mild steroid cream
- soap bath may be avoided, dettol liq may be used for bath

However, consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and perfect treatment. I hope this would help you.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD

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Could Medication Taken For Herniated Discs Have Caused Red Rashes On Body?

Hi, It seems that you may be having allergic or irrtant dermatitis on both feet. You may be having eczematisation with sensation of burning and itching. There may be some cause..it may be allergen or irrtant. The injection or drugs you took might cause your skin lesions.I would like to suggest as follow... - avoid contact with suspected allergens or irritants - antihistaminics like levocetirizine may be taken daily till relie in itching - antibiotics like cephalaxine 250 mg thrice a day for a week may be taken - if needed, steroid in tappering dose may be considered - apply antibiotic with mild steroid cream - soap bath may be avoided, dettol liq may be used for bath However, consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and perfect treatment. I hope this would help you. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD