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What Causes Rashes On The Upper Torso And Neck?
My brother is a known drug user. He has Hep-C. He just got out of jail last week. This past weekend he developed a rash on upper torso, neck and inside mouth. His right hand is obviously swollen and red. Parents took him to walk-in clinic. His blood pressure was low but his pulse rate was high. Nurse Pract said to go to ER. Well he refused due to lack of insurance. I saw him yesterday and he seemed better but still had swollen right hand and I believe he still had rash... Parents are at a loss, he is a 55 year old male. Any ideas?
Sat, 28 Jul 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-take antihistamines daily
-us calmine lotion for local relief
-if you don't get better take prescribed corticosteroids from your doctor
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Your symptoms seem to be related to an allergic reaction.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-take antihistamines daily
-us calmine lotion for local relief
-if you don't get better take prescribed corticosteroids from your doctor
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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