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How Can Allergic Rashes On The Face And Chest Be Treated?

I had allergic reaction a month ago to repel bug spray, went to dr got cortisone shot and pills, now after a month the rash is back same places but this time I have it on my face and chest, have not used any bug spray, changed anything or ate anything for this to happen again, is it possible for it to come back like this?
Sun, 17 Mar 2019
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Hi,

As per your complain rashes on the face and chest seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction and in case if you have not changed any shampoo, soap or laundry etc and not exposed to the repellent spray also then it seems to be most probably due to any food or medication.

I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, food challenge test, etc. can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.

The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack.

The allergist can advise to oral anti allergics as well as injectable steroids for relief. As of now you can take anti-allergics like Levocetrizine, Allegra to control the itching and swelling. Do cool compresses. Application of calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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How Can Allergic Rashes On The Face And Chest Be Treated?

Hi, As per your complain rashes on the face and chest seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction and in case if you have not changed any shampoo, soap or laundry etc and not exposed to the repellent spray also then it seems to be most probably due to any food or medication. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, food challenge test, etc. can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly. The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack. The allergist can advise to oral anti allergics as well as injectable steroids for relief. As of now you can take anti-allergics like Levocetrizine, Allegra to control the itching and swelling. Do cool compresses. Application of calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist