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Are Cold Sores On The Face And Swollen Glands Behind The Ears Related?
Question: can cold sores on the face be related to
- genital sores (similar to large pimples/boils;also itchy) ?;
- swollen glands behind the ears; ?
- tender & itchy lumps on the breast on the same side of the body?
- genital sores (similar to large pimples/boils;also itchy) ?;
- swollen glands behind the ears; ?
- tender & itchy lumps on the breast on the same side of the body?
Brief Answer:
Yes cold sores can be related with all of these.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.
Related your concern I think that all these signs are related with cold sores on your face and could be as a result of an infection but I need some picture to define better the diagnosis.
Please I need some more information related and some attached picture of these cold sores, genital sores, and lumps.
How many days you have these signs and do you have other symptoms fever, pain etc?
They displayed in the same time or which was displayed before?
Do you have a sexual history during this time?
I hope my answer helps you.
Feel free to ask me further.
Regards.
Yes cold sores can be related with all of these.
Detailed Answer:
Hello! I have been through your question.
Related your concern I think that all these signs are related with cold sores on your face and could be as a result of an infection but I need some picture to define better the diagnosis.
Please I need some more information related and some attached picture of these cold sores, genital sores, and lumps.
How many days you have these signs and do you have other symptoms fever, pain etc?
They displayed in the same time or which was displayed before?
Do you have a sexual history during this time?
I hope my answer helps you.
Feel free to ask me further.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Brief Answer:
Please see the detailed answer below.
Detailed Answer:
I have been through your question!
Based on your above mentioned data I think that these symptoms could be as a result of dermatological side effects of the lithium, lamotragine and effexia.
It is known that Lamotragine could cause as a side effects rash symptoms, including red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin etc.
Lithium could cause as a side effects acne/acneform eruptions, chronic folliculitis, , papular skin disorders, generalized pruritus with/without rash etc.
Effexor cold cause as a side effects lichenoid dermatitis, furunculosis, pustular rash, vesiculobullous rash etc.
Furthermore I think you should speak with your doctor in order to change dose of these drugs or to stop them and as well to meet a dermatologist to take a prompt treatment.
I hope my answer helps you.
I wish you a quick recovery.
Regards.
Please see the detailed answer below.
Detailed Answer:
I have been through your question!
Based on your above mentioned data I think that these symptoms could be as a result of dermatological side effects of the lithium, lamotragine and effexia.
It is known that Lamotragine could cause as a side effects rash symptoms, including red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin etc.
Lithium could cause as a side effects acne/acneform eruptions, chronic folliculitis, , papular skin disorders, generalized pruritus with/without rash etc.
Effexor cold cause as a side effects lichenoid dermatitis, furunculosis, pustular rash, vesiculobullous rash etc.
Furthermore I think you should speak with your doctor in order to change dose of these drugs or to stop them and as well to meet a dermatologist to take a prompt treatment.
I hope my answer helps you.
I wish you a quick recovery.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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