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Hi There, I Have Developed A Rash That Moves Around
Question: Hi there,
I have developed a rash that moves around my body.
I started taking antibiotics two weeks ago, the rash developed 5 days after i began.
The night it started I was in the sea in a wetsuit so my doctor has diagnosed it as folliculitus, im concerned that its not.
The rash appears, then dissapears.
They have prescribed me with more antibiotics which i'm concerned with taking in case this was the cause of the first problem
I have developed a rash that moves around my body.
I started taking antibiotics two weeks ago, the rash developed 5 days after i began.
The night it started I was in the sea in a wetsuit so my doctor has diagnosed it as folliculitus, im concerned that its not.
The rash appears, then dissapears.
They have prescribed me with more antibiotics which i'm concerned with taking in case this was the cause of the first problem
Brief Answer:
Hives
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and viewed the images.
You seem to have Hives rather than folliculitis. Do they itch? Hives are usually itchy. I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetirizine 10mg tablet once a day for a few days. In addition I suggest you to use a topical soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion to calm down the rashes.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Hives
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and viewed the images.
You seem to have Hives rather than folliculitis. Do they itch? Hives are usually itchy. I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetirizine 10mg tablet once a day for a few days. In addition I suggest you to use a topical soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion to calm down the rashes.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Hi,
I suspected that, I have been on Piriton for the last week but my doctor prescribed me Fexofenadine which I have now started (120mg) a day.
They do itch, and they move around the body dissapearing completely at times.
Any impact on any part of my skin comes out in marks which concerns me.
I am now taking Flucloxicillin as the doctor has prescribed that for the next two weeks.
I suspected that, I have been on Piriton for the last week but my doctor prescribed me Fexofenadine which I have now started (120mg) a day.
They do itch, and they move around the body dissapearing completely at times.
Any impact on any part of my skin comes out in marks which concerns me.
I am now taking Flucloxicillin as the doctor has prescribed that for the next two weeks.
Brief Answer:
Oral antihistamines and topical soothing lotion
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I suggest you to continue with just fexofenadine during the day. You may add tablet cetirizine 10mg at night. There is no need for oral antibiotics. Use a topical soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion.
take care.
Oral antihistamines and topical soothing lotion
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I suggest you to continue with just fexofenadine during the day. You may add tablet cetirizine 10mg at night. There is no need for oral antibiotics. Use a topical soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion.
take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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