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Does Minocycline Cause Spreading Rashes On The Body?

My daughter has been having severe rash that spread from arms and legs to hands. by this eve. her one hand looks slightly more swollen than the other and she complains of joints. The rash is red, hot and tender to touch. I gave her Minocycline 100 mg. last night 11:00 and this am at 11:00. Could it be because of this med. or is it something else that continues to make it worse?
Thu, 15 Dec 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that your daughter had an allergic reaction to the antibiotic Minocycline given to you leading to red hot rashes and tender joints..
It is one of the common presentation of allergy to antibiotic that leads to rashes and itching..

You should also immediately stop taking the antibiotics and consult your treating physician and get evaluated and he can give you injectable steroid to relieve the symptoms faster..
Along with it oral anti-allergics like Benadryl and Levocetrizine can also help..
You can also be advised to apply steroid ointment over the rashes..
Doing cool compresses and applying Calamine lotion can also help..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Does Minocycline Cause Spreading Rashes On The Body?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that your daughter had an allergic reaction to the antibiotic Minocycline given to you leading to red hot rashes and tender joints.. It is one of the common presentation of allergy to antibiotic that leads to rashes and itching.. You should also immediately stop taking the antibiotics and consult your treating physician and get evaluated and he can give you injectable steroid to relieve the symptoms faster.. Along with it oral anti-allergics like Benadryl and Levocetrizine can also help.. You can also be advised to apply steroid ointment over the rashes.. Doing cool compresses and applying Calamine lotion can also help.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.