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Taking Steroid Pak For Red Spots Breaking Out On Dry Skin Along With Itching. Had Sinus Drainage And Ear Pain

Hi I am breaking out in red spots that the skin is drying out after a few days...my doctor put me on steroid pak . I have had a a lot of sinus drainage...site throat...ears hurt at times. I thought it was.getting better but today my skin is very itchy anf the spots are getting worse...today was my first day of steroid pak
Sat, 7 Dec 2013
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Hello dear,

The symptoms of itchy skin & spots as mentioned in your post can be due to:
1. Folliculitis
2. Fungal infection
3. Urticaria
4. Contact dermatitis

Symptomatic relief can be obtained with:
1. Intake of antihistamine preparations like Allegra
2. Application of topical steroid & antifungal ointment
3. Calamine lotion for symptomatic relief
4. Antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection.

If symptoms still persist, kindly visit a Dermatologist & get a proper clinical examination done to find the exact cause.
One more thing...avoid itching or squeezing them as it may further aggravate them.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Taking Steroid Pak For Red Spots Breaking Out On Dry Skin Along With Itching. Had Sinus Drainage And Ear Pain

Hello dear, The symptoms of itchy skin & spots as mentioned in your post can be due to: 1. Folliculitis 2. Fungal infection 3. Urticaria 4. Contact dermatitis Symptomatic relief can be obtained with: 1. Intake of antihistamine preparations like Allegra 2. Application of topical steroid & antifungal ointment 3. Calamine lotion for symptomatic relief 4. Antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection. If symptoms still persist, kindly visit a Dermatologist & get a proper clinical examination done to find the exact cause. One more thing...avoid itching or squeezing them as it may further aggravate them. Wishing you a good health. Take care.