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What Causes Rashes On Back And Legs After Taking Cortisone Shot?

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Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2014
Question: My mother got a cortisone shot this afternoon and has broken out in a rash covering her back and legs. What should she do?
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Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
skin rash following cortisone injection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Following cortisone injection one can develop urticaria,purpura,petechiae and ecchymoses.A close-up photo of some of the skin rashes will help in diagnosis.






Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
     
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What Causes Rashes On Back And Legs After Taking Cortisone Shot?

Brief Answer: skin rash following cortisone injection Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. Following cortisone injection one can develop urticaria,purpura,petechiae and ecchymoses.A close-up photo of some of the skin rashes will help in diagnosis. Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX