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How Can A Rash Around A Nicotine Patch Be Treated?

I have a rash from using the nicotine patch and have samples of oxistat cream which were available as samples at my dermatologist s office; any help for the rash using oxistat? what would you suggest for rash relief - I ve been using serious moisturizer. Thank you.
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
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Hello,

I would like to tell you that if you think that you got the rash because of the nicotine patch, then you may have to get it removed as it is causing an allergic reaction which will not go away unless the source is eliminated. Secondly, Oxistat is an antifungal cream and would not help in your situation. You will need to apply a steroid cream like Betamethasone. If it doesn't go away even after that you must get yourself checked by a dermatologist.



Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Nazma.amman
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How Can A Rash Around A Nicotine Patch Be Treated?

Hello, I would like to tell you that if you think that you got the rash because of the nicotine patch, then you may have to get it removed as it is causing an allergic reaction which will not go away unless the source is eliminated. Secondly, Oxistat is an antifungal cream and would not help in your situation. You will need to apply a steroid cream like Betamethasone. If it doesn t go away even after that you must get yourself checked by a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nazma.amman