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Does Prednisone Cures Swollen Lymph Nodes Behind Ears ?
Looks like I may have had an allergy to hair color. I have swollen lymph nodes behind my ear. I did have a rash but it has since cleared with a prescription topical steroid. My scalp still itches so they prescribed me Prednasone. Will that help the swollen lymph nodes behind my ear?
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
As you describe, you have, rash, itching, and glands behind the ears. The rash and the itching may be cured by steroids, but the glands are due to the bacterial infection over the rash.
Though the rash is appearently gone, the infection is not cleared and the glands are not cleared.
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms erythromycin, diclofenac and steroid for local application.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
As you describe, you have, rash, itching, and glands behind the ears. The rash and the itching may be cured by steroids, but the glands are due to the bacterial infection over the rash.
Though the rash is appearently gone, the infection is not cleared and the glands are not cleared.
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms erythromycin, diclofenac and steroid for local application.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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