Suggest Treatment For Swollen Rashes Around The Mouth

Posted on Tue, 7 Mar 2017

Question: Hi my daughter had rashes last wednesday night and seemed to subside during the day. Thursday night it got worst with eyes and near the mouth also a bit swollen thrn it subsided. We went go and was given antihistamines. Friday was ok but sat afternoon the rashes cane back so i gave her the antihistamine again. Today sunday i noticed small rashes again . It seems to come out at night. Im not sure if this is just ordinary allergy. Pls advise

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
From the history it appears to be an allergic reaction only. As the allergy is more at night it can be due to some change in bedding or something she eats in dinner or it can be due to her night clothes. Give antihistaminics if there is any reaction. Try to spot out the allergic agent. If she continues to have allergy, get a skin allergy test done to spot out what she is allergic to and also consult a physician.

Any further questions are always welcome.
Thanks and regards

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Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (10 minutes later)

Yup im still trying to find out the cause if the allergy. Do u think tamarind candy can be a culprit? Usually how long does the allergy stay until it clears. At least i know more or less if it last a week or so at least i wont be too worried why it still come back. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
ALLERGIC REACTION

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the follow up query
Any allergic reaction if once subsides either spontaneously or on medication, it will come back only if a person is again exposed to the agent causing allergy.
If she is having allergic reaction everyday despite of medicines, get a skin patch test done and also IgE and eosinophil levels done.
My advise is please changchange the bedding and if possible keep the bedding in Sun for few hours. Watch out for anything new she has started eating or using like a soap or anything else.

Along with antihistamines also give her montelukast once daily. This will help to taper the allergic reaction. All the medicines I prescribed are available only on prescription.

You can contact me for any further questions
Wishing you child a speedy recovery

Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (29 minutes later)

Thanks. But this should be nothing serious that i should be worried about rigt? By the way how do i get prescription to buy those meds?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hi
There seems to be nothing serious at the moment. If the reaction reappears or it doesn't regress, please visit a skin SPECIALIST

You can get the medicines only if a doctor prescribes them.

Take care.
Thanks

Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj