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Suggest Treatment For A Rash On The Hands And Behind The Ear
I spilled a large amount of pachouli essential oil on the back side of my left hand and rubbed it on the backside of my right hand and on my neck. about a week later i noticed a rash. since then, I notice a bruise like rash at the place where i had taken a tb test in the past and behind my left ear on my hairline it feels as though there is a tender spot on my hairline left ear area. I was given 25 mg of Atarax (Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride) by my Dr. for the rash
Sat, 22 Dec 2018
Hello,
It looks like your skin is allergic to Pachouli oil. Take non-sedating antihistamines (Levocetirizine). You can continue anthrax as prescribed. But do not take both the antihistamines together. You can also apply 1% Hydrocortisone cream locally in the area affected. It effectively reduces itching, do not scratch.
It should get well, if it takes time get physically examined by a dermatologist & get treated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
It looks like your skin is allergic to Pachouli oil. Take non-sedating antihistamines (Levocetirizine). You can continue anthrax as prescribed. But do not take both the antihistamines together. You can also apply 1% Hydrocortisone cream locally in the area affected. It effectively reduces itching, do not scratch.
It should get well, if it takes time get physically examined by a dermatologist & get treated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
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