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Rashes On Face, Shingles On Forehead, Cheeks, Itching. Using Tea Tree Oil. Treatment?
I have a sudden pimply rash on my face since last night. I am 67 years old, had shingles last year on one side of my face but now it is on my forehead , cheaks, undereyes and nose . Theylook different from shingles and both sides of my face. They are itching but look awful. I have been putting TeaTree oil couple of times which seems to help a tiny bit. What couldit be? My e-mail is YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 4 Sep 2013
hi itchy rash on the face forehead can be due to irritant dermatitis due to any coometics,or due to phytophotodermatitis.i think there is no relation of shigles one year back along with this rash.
it can be treated with atarax 25 mg at bed time,antibiotic azithromycin 500mg for 3 days and application of calamine lotion.if not cured go for prednisolone 20mg and tapering to 5 mg within 0ne week
it can be treated with atarax 25 mg at bed time,antibiotic azithromycin 500mg for 3 days and application of calamine lotion.if not cured go for prednisolone 20mg and tapering to 5 mg within 0ne week
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