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I Am Allergic To Cortisone And Accidentally Used Hydrocortisone Cream
Question: I am allergic to cortisone and accidentally used Hydrocortisone cream for dry itchy skin. I have broken out in hives 3/4 of my body.
I have been taking Benadryl capsules
Can I use medicated calamine for the itching and painful welts
I have been taking Benadryl capsules
Can I use medicated calamine for the itching and painful welts
Brief Answer:
Eczematous dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have read your query and viewed the image.
You seem to have eczematous dermatitis. I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching. I would also suggest an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin for a week besides a week of oral Prednisolone. Topically you may use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g either triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream or mometasone furoate 0.1% cream, twice daily.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance
Eczematous dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have read your query and viewed the image.
You seem to have eczematous dermatitis. I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg tablet once a day for symptomatic relief from itching. I would also suggest an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin for a week besides a week of oral Prednisolone. Topically you may use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g either triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream or mometasone furoate 0.1% cream, twice daily.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I already know I am allergic to Steroids. Why suggest using a topical steroid?
Brief Answer:
Regarding topical steroid
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Was the contact sensitivity to topical cortisone confirmed with a patch test?
Mometasone furoate is from a different group of topical steroids than hydrocortisone and in addition to that, it has the least sensitization potential among topical steroids.
take care
Let me know if you need any more assistance
Regarding topical steroid
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Was the contact sensitivity to topical cortisone confirmed with a patch test?
Mometasone furoate is from a different group of topical steroids than hydrocortisone and in addition to that, it has the least sensitization potential among topical steroids.
take care
Let me know if you need any more assistance
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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