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Is A Raised, Itchy, Oozing Rash An Allergic Reaction To The Local Anesthetic After A Shave Biopsy?
Question: Hello
I had a shave biopsy done last week and now have a raised, itchy, oozing rash. No pus and it is not hot to the touch. Is this and allergic reaction to the local anesthetic?
I had a shave biopsy done last week and now have a raised, itchy, oozing rash. No pus and it is not hot to the touch. Is this and allergic reaction to the local anesthetic?
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
Are you using
Perhaps it is either a wound infection or an allergic reaction to the topical antibiotic. Are you using any topical antibiotic, post biopsy? I request you to kindly upload a few Images of the affected areas in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you better.
Regards
Kindly upload images
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
Are you using
Perhaps it is either a wound infection or an allergic reaction to the topical antibiotic. Are you using any topical antibiotic, post biopsy? I request you to kindly upload a few Images of the affected areas in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you better.
Regards
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Dr. Yogesh D
I have not used antibiotic ointment post biopsy. Pictures uploaded.
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Brief Answer:
Images not received
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
Unfortunately I have not received any images. I request you to kindly upload images in "Reports Section" or you may mail me the images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of the mail as Attention :Dr kakkar.
Kindly contact customer care team of HealthcareMagic for any assistance regarding uploading the images.
Regards
Images not received
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
Unfortunately I have not received any images. I request you to kindly upload images in "Reports Section" or you may mail me the images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of the mail as Attention :Dr kakkar.
Kindly contact customer care team of HealthcareMagic for any assistance regarding uploading the images.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
Two photos are now uploaded. Thank you
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
I have viewed the images.
Seems like the area is infected. I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin 500mg or Cephalexin 500mg, thrice daily, for a week. In addition I suggest you to apply a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin 2 % ointment, twice daily.
Regards
Oral and topical antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
I have viewed the images.
Seems like the area is infected. I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin 500mg or Cephalexin 500mg, thrice daily, for a week. In addition I suggest you to apply a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin 2 % ointment, twice daily.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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