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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Skin Skin Rashes On The Forehead And Face
Question: i have a skin rash on my face/forehead face & neck/ had before/ maybe from a totmato allergy/tomato related blotchy rash/ itches/hurts/ i have many presrip creams & pills/ what do i take?
Brief Answer:
Levocetirizine
Detailed Answer:
Hello ! Thank you for posting your question to HCM.
From the medications you've written here, you should take levocetirizine 5mg , this will help with the itching.
A hydrocortisone 1%cream or ointment to apply on the area will help .
If you have any of these symptoms : Pain, pressure or tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing , difficult swallowing, shortness of breath , swelling of the face, lips , mouth or tongue.. You should go to your nearest ER/hospital immediately for emergency medical care.
Keep the face clean , avoid scratching.
Feel free to ask further.
Take Care !
Dr Balliu
Levocetirizine
Detailed Answer:
Hello ! Thank you for posting your question to HCM.
From the medications you've written here, you should take levocetirizine 5mg , this will help with the itching.
A hydrocortisone 1%cream or ointment to apply on the area will help .
If you have any of these symptoms : Pain, pressure or tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing , difficult swallowing, shortness of breath , swelling of the face, lips , mouth or tongue.. You should go to your nearest ER/hospital immediately for emergency medical care.
Keep the face clean , avoid scratching.
Feel free to ask further.
Take Care !
Dr Balliu
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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