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What Caused Rash On My Neck And Chest After Taking Penicillin?
i had tonsillitis for a week got put on penicillan and the last day of my antibiotics i noticed a rash on my neck and chest, went to docs he said come back if gets worse gave me anti histemeans.It is now on my face right down to my feet. what could it be???? and should i go back to the doctors???
Thu, 29 Aug 2019
Hi,
It may be drug induced rash..may be due to penicillin. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Apply mild steroid cream on the rash. Take antihistaminics like tab. cetirizine 10 mg daily. And if needed,you may take oral steroid in tappering doses.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel,Dermatologist
It may be drug induced rash..may be due to penicillin. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Apply mild steroid cream on the rash. Take antihistaminics like tab. cetirizine 10 mg daily. And if needed,you may take oral steroid in tappering doses.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel,Dermatologist
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