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Does Allergic Reaction Cause Rash Spreading From Hairline Down To Ears,cheeks,chest And Arms?
my daughter has a rash which began at hairline in the morning, spread behind ears by night and all over cheeks by the next day. Took to dr who sent us to dermotologist. Said an allergic reaction. it's lightly showing on chest and down arms now. have taken benedryl, no fever or bumps in mouth. Wondering if diagonosis was correct
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
From the description, it sounds like an allergic rash only. In such cases intake of an antihistamine like benadryl along with application of calamine lotion and a mild steroid cream helps.However if the rash is extensive or seems to be progressing then sometimes oral steroid is required too.
Kindly follow your doctor's advise but if no response is seen in few days, please consult your doctor again.
Take care
Thanks for writing to us.
From the description, it sounds like an allergic rash only. In such cases intake of an antihistamine like benadryl along with application of calamine lotion and a mild steroid cream helps.However if the rash is extensive or seems to be progressing then sometimes oral steroid is required too.
Kindly follow your doctor's advise but if no response is seen in few days, please consult your doctor again.
Take care
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