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How Can A Rash On The Arms Post Antibiotic Intake Be Treated?

My daughter went to er October 8 for a bite , absess, inner thigh. They laced it then packed it with gauze. Gave her keflex, and Bactrim for antibiotics. Taken for 10 days. On October 18 she started to get a rash of some sort on arms then legs, next day spread to neck face and trunk. Is it from the antibiotics
Wed, 21 Mar 2018
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Hello,

As per your case history, your daughter is having exanthem. My treatment advice is -
1. Don't squeeze the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, topical steroid cream given only after consulting a dermatologist.


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

Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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How Can A Rash On The Arms Post Antibiotic Intake Be Treated?

Hello, As per your case history, your daughter is having exanthem. My treatment advice is - 1. Don t squeeze the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, topical steroid cream given only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech