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Question: i have facial dermatitis.I'm allerger to pcn and sulfa. What medication can I use to clear my facial bumps?
Brief Answer:
moisturizer, mild topical steroid, doxycycline
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Facial dermatitis can be due to different possible causes but most commonly allergic reaction or contact irritation to an environmental allergen or medication or food.
Contact irritation means that contact with the agent and the skin causes the reaction.
Treatment: (1) use a moisturizing agent . Keeping the skin moist would help , dry skin is more likely to be irritated
(2) use a mild topical steroid such as hydrocortisone which can be obtained over the counter. This can be used twice a day, using the smallest amount needed.
If a stronger one is needed, your doctor will prescribe it for you.
(3)doxycycline is also commonly used to help with skin lesions. If the moisturizer and mild steroid is not enough then this can be added
(4)you may also want to identify if there is a particular causative agent that needs to be eliminated
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
moisturizer, mild topical steroid, doxycycline
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Facial dermatitis can be due to different possible causes but most commonly allergic reaction or contact irritation to an environmental allergen or medication or food.
Contact irritation means that contact with the agent and the skin causes the reaction.
Treatment: (1) use a moisturizing agent . Keeping the skin moist would help , dry skin is more likely to be irritated
(2) use a mild topical steroid such as hydrocortisone which can be obtained over the counter. This can be used twice a day, using the smallest amount needed.
If a stronger one is needed, your doctor will prescribe it for you.
(3)doxycycline is also commonly used to help with skin lesions. If the moisturizer and mild steroid is not enough then this can be added
(4)you may also want to identify if there is a particular causative agent that needs to be eliminated
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Doxycycline is safe to take if I'm allergic to sulfa?
Brief Answer:
in a different family of drugs
Detailed Answer:
HI
Doxycycline is in the family of drugs called tetracycline, it is not one of the antibiotics in the sulfa family.
If you have a history of reaction to this as well, it should not be used .
Please feel free to ask any other questions
in a different family of drugs
Detailed Answer:
HI
Doxycycline is in the family of drugs called tetracycline, it is not one of the antibiotics in the sulfa family.
If you have a history of reaction to this as well, it should not be used .
Please feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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