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What Causes Red Rashes On The Arms While On Doxycycline Hyclate?

I take doxycycline Hecate. I had MRSA very bad in 2010. My infectious disease doctor and Ortho surgeon told me I have to take it the rest of my life. For some reason the past month and a half I break out in a red rash on my arms, neck, and my feet if I am not wearing socks. Could this be because of the doxy heclate?
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
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Hi,

The symptoms can be related to an allergic reaction due to Doxycycline Hyclate. I suggest you use antihistamines and steroid lotion for local relief.

If the symptoms continue you should use prescribed corticosteroids.

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

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Red Rashes On The Arms While On Doxycycline Hyclate?

Hi, The symptoms can be related to an allergic reaction due to Doxycycline Hyclate. I suggest you use antihistamines and steroid lotion for local relief. If the symptoms continue you should use prescribed corticosteroids. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician