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What Causes Recurrent Rashes On The Back Despite Using Prednisone And Gabapentin?

I noticed a rash last sunday on my back. The doctor thought it was shingles and did a culture. The culture does not show shingles. That rash has gotten somewhat better after a round of anti-viral, prednisone and gabapentin. Now the bumps seem to be appearing on the back of my next. Like Large mosquito bites. They do not ooze or get bliters. What could I possibly need to be checked for. I have had hives before and they don t look like hives either.
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi,

The rash could most probably be hives (urticaria). Urticaria is an allergic reaction to a food, drug or environmental conditions. But, I recommend you to consult your Dermatologist for confirming the diagnosis of urticaria and to initiate the treatment as accordingly.

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

Regards,
Dr. Siva Subramanian,
Dermatologist
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What Causes Recurrent Rashes On The Back Despite Using Prednisone And Gabapentin?

Hi, The rash could most probably be hives (urticaria). Urticaria is an allergic reaction to a food, drug or environmental conditions. But, I recommend you to consult your Dermatologist for confirming the diagnosis of urticaria and to initiate the treatment as accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist