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Suggest Remedy For Painful Rashes On Body Due To Allergic Reaction To Prednisone

I had poison sumac on my hands, neck, back and legs. After a few days it was getting worse so I went to the dr. They prescribed prednisone. After 5 days I developed a rash all over my chest, back and belly. It hurts and doesn t look any better after 2 days. The dr says it s an allergic reaction to prednisone. How soon will the rash go away? Or what can i do to help it? I can t take benefits durning the day because of my job.
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

As per my clinical experience, allergic reaction to prednisone is rare but difficult to control. Guidelines for better recovery:
- Tub bath with lukewarm water added lavender oil and Epsom salt
- Avoid excess or prolong sunbath
- Tablet Diphenhydramine twice a day after meals
- Avoid other analgesic till possible to avoid idiosyncratic reaction possibility
- Control of blood sugar to prevent secondary bacterial infection

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Remedy For Painful Rashes On Body Due To Allergic Reaction To Prednisone

Hello, As per my clinical experience, allergic reaction to prednisone is rare but difficult to control. Guidelines for better recovery: - Tub bath with lukewarm water added lavender oil and Epsom salt - Avoid excess or prolong sunbath - Tablet Diphenhydramine twice a day after meals - Avoid other analgesic till possible to avoid idiosyncratic reaction possibility - Control of blood sugar to prevent secondary bacterial infection Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon